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Denier - Boso Vienne
| Silver | 1.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Boso (879-887) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-884 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VIENNΛ CIVIS
Translation: City of Vienne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the name of the king, Boso, who ruled the Kingdom of Lower Burgundy from 879 to 884, which was a rare practice in coinage during that time period.
