Denier - Charles III Paris mint, Type 2

€341,001.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year898-923
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#37 (p.266), Gariel Car#LI/57-58, Morrison#1391-1393, Prou Car#334-335, MEC I#996-997
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in two lines separated by a beaded line, between two crosslets.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering✠ PΛRISI CIVITΛ ✠
(Translation: City of Paris.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (898-923)  - Nouchy #37: PΛRISI CIVITΛ -
ND (898-923)  - Nouchy #37A: PΛRIS SIVI- -
ND (898-923)  - Nouchy #37B: PΛRSI CIVITΛ -
Catalog ID6602257270
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