Denier - Hugh Capet Laon mint

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year987-998
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240 LP)
CurrencyLivre Parisis (987-1203)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.19 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#3, Ciani#15, LP#cf. 8
Obverse descriptionCross with HVGO in quarters.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHVGO FRANCORVM REX
(Translation: Hugh, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionTemple.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ HLVGDVNO CLAVATO
(Translation: Laon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (987-998)  - -
Catalog ID7904607310
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