Denier - Charles II / Charles III Paris mint

Issuer West Francia, Kingdom of
Year 864-922
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (840-987)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.81 g
Diameter 20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#172 (p.181), Gariel Car#XXXII/182-184 ; LI/54, Morrison#830 ; 832-838, Prou Car#324-326 ; 328-332, MEC I#885
Obverse description Karolus monogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ CRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of god.)
Reverse description Cross in a beaded circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ PΛRISII CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Paris.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (864-922) - (fr) Nouchy #172A : PΛRISII CIVIIS -
ND (864-922) - (fr) Nouchy #172B : PΛRISII CIVITΛS -
ND (864-922) - (fr) Nouchy #172C : PΛRSII CIVITΛS -
ND (864-922) - (fr) Nouchy #172D : PΛRSII CIVITΛS (rétrograde) -
Numisquare ID 3344166400
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