


© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Odo Reims mint; Type
Silver | 1.68 g | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
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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#341215 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ REMIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Reims.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of King Odo, also known as Odo the Great, who ruled the Kingdom of West Francia from 888 to 898. He was a powerful and influential king during the Carolingian Empire and his reign marked a significant period in the history of Western Europe.