© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Dijon
| Silver | 1.29 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 | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DIVI◊NI CΛSTRE
Translation: Castle of Dijon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charles II (Dijon) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Carolingian Empire. Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, was the king of West Francia from 843 to 877 and was instrumental in the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival in Europe. The coin's minting in Dijon, a city in modern-day France, suggests that it was likely used in trade and commerce within the empire. Despite its small weight of 1.29 grams, the coin's silver content and connection to a powerful empire make it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
