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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles III monastery of Saint Dionysius
| Silver | 1.54 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 | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by beaded lines and between two groups of three pellets in shape of triangle.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
⛬
SCI ΔIO
NVSII
⛬
Translation: Saint Dionysius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was also known as Charles the Simple, and was part of the Carolingian Empire. The coin features an image of the monarch on one side and the monastery of Saint Dionysius on the other, signifying the close relationship between the church and the crown during that time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 1.54g suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
