© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Jouarre monastery
| Silver | 1.38 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 | 1.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IOTRENSIS M
Translation: Monastery of Jouarre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, who was the king of West Francia and the Carolingian Empire. Despite his nickname, Charles II was known for his diplomatic and administrative skills, and he played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance, which was a period of cultural and intellectual revival in Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries.
