Denier - Charles II / Charles III Chartres mint, temple

€343,398.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year840-922
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.42 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#932, Nouchy#25 (p.129), Gariel Car#XXI/4, Prou Car#490, PA#XXXIV/1
Obverse descriptionCross with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns around a crosslet, topped with a crosslet, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ CΛRNOTIS CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Chartres.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-922)  - -
Catalog ID2077803330
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