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Denier - Charles III Melle

Features

Issuer Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
Król Charles III (898-922)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 898-923
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (840-987)
Composition Srebro
Weight 1.51 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique Młotkowana
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
330273
References Nouchy# 33 (p. 264)
Patrick Nouchy; 1994. Les rois carolingiens de Francie occidentale: De Pépin le Bref à Louis V (751-987) = The Carolingian kings of West Francia. Éditions du Grenier Durocasse, Dreux, France.
, PA# LIII/7-13 ; LIV/1-4, 9-13, 15
Faustin Poey d'Avant. Monnaies féodales de France (15 volumes).

Obverse

(en) Croix within a beaded circle.

Script: łaciński

Lettering: ✠ CΛRLVS REX R

Unabridged legend: CAROLUS REX FRANCORUM

Reverse

(en) METALO in two lines.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:

MET
ΛLO

Mint

Melle, Francja (768-1189)

Comments

(en) There are varieties in engraving and legends. For instance on the reverse: with 2 crosses, 2 dots, 1 crescent, 1 star.
This denier was subsequently immobilized by the Counts of Poitou until the 12th century.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (898-923)  (fr) Nouchy #33 g : CΛRLVS RE °R / NETALO ; deux croisettes au revers 0%
ND (898-923)  Photo (fr) Nouchy #33A : CΛRLVS REX F 24%
ND (898-923)  (fr) Nouchy #33B : CΛRLVS REX R 53%
ND (898-923)  (fr) Nouchy #33C : CΛRLVS REX R ; un croissant au revers 6%
ND (898-923)  (fr) Nouchy #33D : CΛRLVS REX R ; une étoile au revers 0%
ND (898-923)  (fr) Nouchy #33E : CΛRLVS REX R ; deux points au revers 6%
ND (898-923)  Photo (fr) Nouchy #33F : CΛRLVS REX R ; deux croisettes au revers 6%

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Denier - Charles III (Melle)
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ND (898-923) – (fr) Nouchy #33A : CΛRLVS REX F (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denier - Charles III (Melle)
Monnaies d'Antan
Auction 31
Lot 632
Internet Archive
28 May 2022 ND (898-923) – (fr) Nouchy #33F : CΛRLVS REX R ; deux croisettes au revers XF USD 426.30
(EUR 370.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denier - Charles III (Melle)
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 357
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 120.98
(EUR 105.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denier - Charles III (Melle)
Katz
Auction 116
Lot 464
Internet Archive
9 Mar 2024 Undetermined USD 110.61
(EUR 96.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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