Denier - Odo Paris mint, Type 1

€1.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year887-898
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.44 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#33 (p.243), Gariel Car#XLVII/40, Morrison#1283, Prou Car#333
Obverse description✠ODO around a square in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ODO ✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Odo, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ PΛRISII CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Paris.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (887-898)  - -
Catalog ID9220768910
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