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Denier - Odo Curtisasonien
| Silver | 1.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Odo (887-898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 887-898 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ I-CVRTISΛS✜NIEN
Translation: Courgeon.
Comment
Depeyrot attributes the Cvrtisasonien issues to Courgeon but the origin of these coins has still not been determined.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Odo (Curtisasonien) coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Odo, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the economy and promote trade during a time of political instability in the Carolingian Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin was designed with a relatively low weight of 1.68 grams, which was unusual for coins of its time. This suggests that the kingdom may have been trying to conserve precious metal resources or make the coinage more accessible to a wider range of people.
