© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Arnulf Dorestad
| Silver | 1.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Arnulf of Carinthia (887-899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 887-899 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DORES/TΛTΛS
Translation: Dorestad.
Comment
This unique coin was found in 2003 on the banks of the river Linge in the province of Gelderland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Arnulf (Dorestad) (887-899) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 1.54 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which ruled over much of Western Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries, was in decline, and the territories that made up the empire were beginning to break apart. Despite this, the coinage of the period continued to be minted in silver, indicating that the value of the currency was still tied to the value of the precious metal. This coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Dorestad, which was an important trading center during the Carolingian period and was known for its economic and cultural influence.
