© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Solidus Imitation in the name of Charles the Bald; bust to left
| Gold | 4.11 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Frisia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 860-900 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (1⁄20) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with dots in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + VICO DVRSTAT
Translation: City of Dorestad.
Comment
Authenticity of this coin and also from the London version (bust to right) has been questionned by many specialists.
See: “M. Lecarpentier's Gold Coin of Dorestad” by H. E. PAGAN, The Numismatic Chronicle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin minted by Charles the Bald, who was a king of West Francia in the 9th century. The coin was minted in Frisia, which is now a region in the Netherlands, but at that time it was an independent kingdom. Despite being an imitation, the coin was still made of gold and weighed 4.11 grams, indicating its value and significance.
