© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Tonnerre
| Silver | 1.60 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 | 1.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ T◊RNETREMSI
Translation: Tonnerre.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, was the King of West Francia and this coin was minted during his reign. The Carolingian Empire was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of Western Europe and this coin is a reflection of the economic and political power of that empire at that time. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 1.60g suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
