© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles III Reims mint; crosslet
| Silver | 1.42 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 | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle with a crosslet in 2nd angle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ REMIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Reims.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, also known as Charles the Simple, who was the King of West Francia from 898 to 923. This coin was minted at the Reims mint, which was one of the major mints of the Carolingian Empire, and it features a crosslet on the reverse side, which was a common design element used during this period. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage during this time.
