Obverse 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO
100 EURO
Reverse description
Sower after O. Roty surrounded by a circle of stars around the scroll that recalls those of the European flag.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
20 14
RF
Edge
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)