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Denier - Charles II Laon
| Silver | 1.80 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 | 1.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LVGDVNI CLΛVΛTI
Translation: Laon.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charles II (Laon) (864-875) 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 and this coin was minted during his reign. The coin's design and the materials used to make it reflect the influence of the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival that took place during Charles' reign. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Denier - Charles II (Laon) coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
