Denier - Charles II Sens mint, GRATIA D-I REX

Issuer West Francia, Kingdom of
Year 864-875
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (840-987)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.82 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#984-986, Nouchy#208 (p.194), Gariel Car#XXXV/243-244, Prou Car#577-579, MEC I#900
Obverse description Monogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse description Cross in a beaded circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ SENONES CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Sens.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (864-875) - (fr) SENONES CIVITΛS -
ND (864-875) - (fr) SENoNIS CIVIIS -
Numisquare ID 8657384230
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