© 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 the Bald Aachen
| Silver | 1.51 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (869-870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 869-875 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#267286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛQVISGRΛNI PΛIΛ
Unabridged legend: AQUISGRANI PALATIO
Translation: Aachen, palace mint.
Comment
Charles II becomes king of Lotharingia in 869.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II the Bald, who was the king of the Carolingian Empire and is known for his military campaigns and his role in the Carolingian Renaissance.
