Denier - Charles II Orleans mint, city gate

Issuer West Francia, Kingdom of
Year 840-864
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (840-987)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.54 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#944, Nouchy#52 (p.136), Gariel Car#XXI/11, Prou Car#508-512, MEC I#835-837
Obverse description Cross with pellets in quarters.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description City gate.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠.ΛVRELIΛNIS.
(Translation: Orleans.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (840-864) - (fr) ΛVRELIΛNI -
ND (840-864) - (fr) ΛVRELIΛNIS -
ND (840-864) - (fr) ΛVRELIΛNNIS -
Numisquare ID 4693607150
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