© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles III Meaux
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a beaded line, between two crosslets.
Script: Latin (retrograde)
Lettering:
✠
MELdI
CIVIS
✠
Translation: City of Meaux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles III (Meaux) (898-923) 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 in decline during the reign of Charles III, and the coinage of this period reflects the political instability and economic challenges of the time. Despite these challenges, the Denier remained a widely used coin throughout Western Europe and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during the early Middle Ages.
