© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Morienval monastery
| Silver | 1.69 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 | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MΛVRIIIVΛHEVΛI
Translation: Morienval.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Charles II as a young man, before he became known as "The Bald." Most depictions of Charles II show him as an older man with a balding head, but on this coin, he is depicted with a full head of hair, giving us a glimpse into his youthful appearance.
