Denier - Charles II Avallon mint

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.68 g
Dimensions19.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#89 (p.153), Gariel Car#XXVI/27-28, Prou Car#604-606, Morrison#1015-1018
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ CΛSTIS ΛVΛLONS
(Translation: Castle of Avallon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #89A : CΛSTIS ΛVΛIOI -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #89B : CΛSTIS ΛVΛLONIS -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #89C : CΛSTIS ΛVΛLONS -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #89D : CΛSTIS ΛVVIONS -
Catalog ID1482086620
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