© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Odo St. Fursey abbey of Peronne
| Silver | 1.09 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 | 1.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCI FVRSI
Translation: Saint Fursey.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Fursey, an Irish monk who founded the Abbey of Peronne in France, where the coin was minted. The coin's design was likely meant to promote the abbey and its religious significance, highlighting the importance of Christianity during the Carolingian Empire.
