Denier - Charles II Blois mint

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#471-475;477-479;487, Nouchy#98-100 (p.157), Gariel Car#XXVII/52, Morrison#923 ; 925-928 ; 930, MEC I#855-857
Obverse descriptionKarolus monogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of god.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ HBLESIΛNIS CASTR◊
(Translation: Castle of Blois.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #100 : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ / point dans les 2e et 4e cantons de la croix -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #98A : BESIΛINS CASTR◊ -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #98B : BIESIΛNIS CASTR◊ -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #98C : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #98D : HBLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) Nouchy #99 : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ / point dans le 3e canton de la croix -
Catalog ID4649798510
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