Denier - Charles II Saint Martin Abbey of Tours, temple

€343,296.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year840-864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.56 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#920-921, Nouchy#73 (p.144), Gariel Car#XXI/17-18, Prou Car#441-442, MEC I#845
Obverse descriptionTemple with four columns around a crosslet, topped with a cross, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛRLVS REX
(Translation: King Charles.)
Reverse descriptionCross with pellets in quarters, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ SCI MΛRTINI MONETΛ
(Translation: Coinage of St. Martin.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (840-864)  - -
Catalog ID6197558900
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