Denier - Charles II Tours mint

€279,079.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year864-875
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.77 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#449-452, Nouchy#221 (p.198), Gariel Car#XXXVI/267-270, Morrison#915-918, MEC I#903-904
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✠ TVR◊NES CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Tours.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (864-875)  - (fr) HTVR◊NES CIVITΛS -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) TAI◊NES CLVITΛS -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) TVR◊NES CIVITΛS -
ND (864-875)  - (fr) TVR◊NGS CIVITS -
Catalog ID1684098390
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