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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II Vienne
| Silver | 1.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (875-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 869-875 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VIENNΛ CIVIS
Translation: City of Vienne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden towards the ends) on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of Carolingian coinage during this period.
