Denier - Charles II Paris mint, temple

Issuer West Francia, Kingdom of
Year 840-864
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (840-987)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.64 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#827, Nouchy#57 (p.138), Gariel Car#XXI/12, Prou Car#323, MEC I#843
Obverse description Cross inside beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the franks.)
Reverse description Stylised temple with cross on top and in the middle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ PΛRISII CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Paris.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (840-864) - -
Numisquare ID 4651554990
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