© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Coutances
| Silver | 1.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 864-875 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ I-CVSTΛNCIEN
Translation: Coutances.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Charles II as a young man, with a short beard and a crown that is not yet the traditional crown of the Carolingian kings. This suggests that the coin was minted early in Charles II's reign, when he was still establishing his authority and had not yet adopted the more formal regalia associated with his later years.
