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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Ham
| Silver | 1.50 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 | 1.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NΛMO MOIIEIΛ
Translation: Coinage of Ham.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles II (Ham) (864-875) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver weighing 1.50 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was in the process of fragmenting into smaller kingdoms and territories, and the coinage of this period reflects the political and economic instability of the time. Despite this, the Denier remained a widely used coin throughout Western Europe and was an important symbol of the Carolingian Empire's influence and power.
