© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Charles II Palace
| Silver | 1.75 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#267540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PΛLΛTINΛ MoNE
Unabridged legend: PALATINA MONETA
Translation: Minted in the Palace.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with narrow arms and a rounded end) on the obverse (front) side, which was a distinctive feature of Charles II's coinage. This design element was used to differentiate his coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it has become a recognizable feature of Carolingian coins.
