© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles III Le Mans mint; temple
| Silver | 1.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-923 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CIN◊MΛNIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Le Mans.
Comment
The type was attributed to Charles II by Morrison, but Nouchy gives it to Charles III.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was also known as Charles the Simple, and was the last Carolingian king of West Francia. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth much during its time, with its value being equivalent to only a small fraction of a modern-day euro.
