© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Saint Fursey monastery of Peronne
| Silver | 1.64 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 | 1.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCI FVRSEI . MON
Translation: Monastery of St. Fursey.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Fursey, an Irish monk who founded the monastery of Peronne in France, where the coin was minted. This highlights the strong religious influence during the Carolingian Empire and the importance of Christianity in the daily lives of people during that time.
