100 Euros Charles the Bald's denier

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2135
Obverse descriptionObverse and reverse of a denarius from the time of Charles the Bald. In 864, with the Edict of Pîtres (shown in the background), Charles the Bald authorized the minting of coins in ten official places. The seal of the Edict depicts the king and is surrounded by the phrase `GLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO` (Glory be to Christ and Victory to King Charles). Underneath is the face value `100 EURO`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO 100 EURO
Reverse descriptionSower after O. Roty surrounded by a circle of stars around the scroll that recalls those of the European flag.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering20 14 RF
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2014  - Proof - 283
Catalog ID5436741170
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