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I don't think the two sides of the coin are linked to each other that closely. On the coin posted in #76 is the same wheel-picture but a completely different picture on the other side (midget bribing a judge?).

The wheel with the broken axle could be flying through the air because of a crash someone had when speeding with his horse-cart (taking a risk). Maybe a bit far-fetched :). I have no idea how fast their horse-carts back then could go.

I'll see tomorrow if I find something about this coins on Google. I'm sure there is a plausible explanation. Gotta go now...

You are probably correct-- that the front scene is a common motif. The other coin with the inscription "camera computorum neustriae" (which means "accounting room of Normandy") shows a money-handler depositing his coins at the feet of Justice. If the accountants did not worship Justice, then accounts might easily get out of balance.

Let me know if you find out anything about either of these coins.