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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles III Macon
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five-arms star in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MΛTISCON CI
Translation: City of Macon.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles III (Macon) (898-922) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of significant 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 III, and this coin was minted during a period of civil war and instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that reflect the skill of the medieval minting process.
