© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Charles II the Bald Ghent
| Silver | 1.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (869-870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 864-875 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ GΛNDAVVM
Translation: Ghent.
Comment
The known denarii from the Ghent workshop (16 examples listed by H. Frère in 1977, including 8 in public collections) were struck in the name of Charles the Bald by Baudouin I, his son-in-law and first Count of Flanders, between 864 and 875.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles II the Bald (Ghent) (864-875) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 1.86 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was beginning to break apart during the reign of Charles II the Bald, and this coin was minted during a period of civil war and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, reflecting the artistic and cultural achievements of the Carolingian Renaissance.
