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Denier - Charles II Christian legend
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-864 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with 4 columns around a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPISTIΛNΛ RELICIO
Translation: Christian religion.
Comment
There are many varieties in the legends.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles II (Christian legend) (840-864) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver is that it features an image of Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 840 to 864 AD, and it was used as a means of currency throughout the Carolingian Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth a significant amount of money, with its value being equivalent to about 1/200th of a modern-day US dollar.
