© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier - Odo Orleans mint; Odonic monogram
| Silver | 1.33 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛVRELIΛNIS CIVITΛ
Unabridged legend: AURELIANIS CIVITAS
Translation: City or Orleans.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Odonic monogram, which was a unique symbol used by King Odo of West Francia to mark his coins. This monogram was a combination of the letters "O" and "D" and was used to signify the king's authority and legitimacy. The use of this monogram on the coinage of the time was a way for King Odo to assert his power and control over the minting of coins, and it has become a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
