© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II / Charles III Saint-Quentin
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| 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 | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCI qVINTINI MONE
Translation: Coinage of Saint-Quentin.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.This type is immobilized until 10th century by counts of Vermandois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Carolingian Empire, with Charles III facing challenges from Viking raids, internal power struggles, and territorial disputes. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the resilience and stability of the Carolingian economy.
