Denier - Charles II Soissons mint

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.63 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#278-281 ; 284-285, Nouchy#210 (p.194), Gariel Car#XXXV/248-249, Morrison#805 ; 808-810, MEC I#901
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ SVESSIO CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Soissons.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - Nouchy #210A: SVESOI CIVITVS -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #210B: SVESSIO CIVITΛS -
ND (864-875)  - Nouchy #210C: VE.SSN CIVTIVS -
Catalog ID3758096710
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