Denier - Charles III Angers mint

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year898-923
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#438, Morrison#1408, Nouchy#6 (p.256), Gariel Car#XLIX/1-2, Depeyr Car#46
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 with pellets in 2nd and 3rd angles, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ ΛNDECΛVIS CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Angers.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (898-923)  - Nouchy #6: two pellets in cross` angles. -
ND (898-923)  - Nouchy #6A: only one pellet in cross` angle. -
Catalog ID3094938180
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