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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II / Charles III Paris
| Silver | 1.81 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 864-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PΛRISII CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Paris.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was founded by Charlemagne, was in decline and the Kingdom of West Francia was emerging as a new power. This coin, which features Charles II and Charles III, reflects the political tensions of the time, as Charles II was the king of West Francia while Charles III was the king of East Francia. Despite these tensions, the coin remained a standard circulation coin, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (864-922) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Charles II / Charles III (Paris) (864-922) coin.
