Denier In the name of Charles the Simple

Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple) - obverseDenier (In the name of Charles the Simple) - reverse

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Features

Issuer County of Poitou (French States)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 930-1100
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Livre
Composition Billon
Weight 1.52 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
38113
References PA# 2413,
Faustin Poey d'Avant; 1858. Monnaies féodales de France / Tome 1. Anjou, Auvergne, Berri, Bourbonnais, Bretagne, France, Limousin, Maine, Nivernais, Normandie, Perche, Touraine, Velay. Rollin et Feuardent, Paris, France.
And 2 more volumes.
Dy féodales# 906-907
Jean Duplessy; 2004. Les monnaies françaises féodales / Tome 1. Maison Platt, Paris, France.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Cross within a beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CΛRLVƨ REX R

Unabridged legend: CARLUS REX FRANCORVM

Translation: Charles, king.

Reverse

Two-line caption in the field; several variations exist due to the presence or absence of various symbols (see below).Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MET
ΛLO

Translation: Melle.

Mint

Melle, France (768-1189)

Comments

Poey d'Avant considers this type as an immobilization of Charles the Bald, but Duplessy proved by the analysis of monetary hoards that it was rather Charles the Simple.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (930-1100)  0% (fr) Aucun autre symbole que les six lettres au revers.
ND (930-1100)  0% (fr) Deux points, situés l'un au-dessus de la première ligne MET, et l'autre en dessous de la seconde ligne ALO au revers.
ND (930-1100)  0% (fr) Trois points, dont le premier est situé au-dessus de la première ligne MET, le deuxième entre les deux lignes MET et ALO, et le troisième en dessous de la seconde ligne ALO au revers.
ND (930-1100)  0% (fr) Un annelet situé après le A de METALO au revers.
ND (930-1100)  10% (fr) Un point situé entre les deux lignes MET et ALO au revers.
ND (930-1100)  5% (fr) Une molette située entre le T de MET et le O de ALO au revers.
ND (930-1100)  Photo $ 87 55% Dy F 907 - A pellet above and below METALO in reverse.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple)Picture 1 of a sold Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coin Signature Auction - New York 3030
Lot 23519
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2014 ND (930-1100) – Dy F 907 - A pellet above and below METALO in reverse. VF
(PCGS MS62)
USD 881.25
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple)Picture 1 of a sold Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple)
Heritage Auctions
2015 January 13 - 14 World Coins & Ancient Coins - Dallas 3038
Lot 34339
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2015 Undetermined VF
(NGC MS61)
USD 352.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denier (In the name of Charles the Simple)
CNG
Electronic Auction 542
Lot 695
Internet Archive
19 Jul 2023 Undetermined F USD 70.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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