© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Odo Saint Dionysius monastery
| Silver | 1.54 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 | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCI ΔIONVSII M
Translation: Monastery of St. Dionysius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Dionysius, the patron saint of France, on one side, and King Odo (also known as Eudes) on the other side. This coin was minted during Odo's reign, which lasted from 887 to 898, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Kingdom of West Francia, which was also known as the Carolingian Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 1.54 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
