Denier - Charles III Reims mint, crescent

€341,004.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year898-923
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.43 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#CXL/7, Morrison#1386, Nouchy#40A (p.267), Gariel Car#LI/62
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 a crescent in 3rd angle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ REMIS CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Reims.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (898-923)  - (fr) 1 croissant au 3e canton. -
ND (898-923)  - (fr) Croix cantonnée de deux besants et deux croissants. -
Catalog ID3974912620
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