Denier - Charles II (Nancy)
Obverse
Rising eagle over the shield of Lorraine.
Lettering: + KAROLVS + DVX
Reverse
Sword between two stars.
Lettering: + MONETA : DE : NANCEI
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Charles II (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denier (Numeric: 0.0041666666666667) (Fraction: 1/240)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.4 g
Size
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
+ KAROLVS + DVX
Reverse Lettering
+ MONETA : DE : NANCEI
Comments
Varieties:
- Roses instead of stars flanking the sword reverse (Saulcy IX, 1)
- Small alerions instead of stars (Saulcy IX, 2)
- One alerion and one fish instead of stars (Saulcy IX, 4)
