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Denier - Charles II Tilly church
| Silver | 1.73 g | 20.5 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 | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TΛLAV MONETA
Translation: Coinage of Tilly.
Comment
Morrison and Grunthal give the coin to Le Talou (Seine maritime), a pagus which is already mentioned in the Merovingian period and had a monastery (which will form part of the County of Arques around 1030), while Depeyrot gives an attribution to Tilly (Eure).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of King Charles II on horseback, which was not a common design element on coins during that time period.
