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Denier - Charles II Pierrepont
| Silver | 0.99 g | 17.3 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 | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PETRI PONTENO
Translation: Pierrepont.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles II (Pierrepont) (864-875) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver weighing 0.99 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was in decline during the reign of Charles II, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic and political 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 power and influence.
