Denier - Charles II Laon mint, temple

€343,379.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year840-864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.74 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#792, Nouchy#31 (p.131), Gariel Car#L/31-32, Prou Car#269
Obverse descriptionCross with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛROLVS REX PIVS
(Translation: Charles, pious king.)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns around a crosslet, above a cross and topped with a crosslet, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ LVGDVNI CLΛVΛTI
(Translation: Laon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-864)  - -
Catalog ID2931454650
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