Denier - Charles II Compiegne mint

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#789-790, Prou Car#264 ; 266, Gariel Car#XXVIII/88, Nouchy#121 (p.164)
Obverse descriptionCarolin monogram in a circle of dots, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCross in a circle of dots, legend around (NP and ND are tied).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ CONPENDIO PΛLΛCIO
(Translation: Palace of Compiègne.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - -
Catalog ID1133641290
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