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Denier - Carloman II Autun, Saint-Nazaire Church
| Silver | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Carloman II (879-884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-884 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IVIONT S NΛ=
Unabridged legend: MONASTERIUM SANCTI NAZARI
Translation: Monastery of Saint-Nazaire.
Comment
There are legend and monogram varieties.This type was immobilized by the bishops of Autun until the 12th century, in homage to Carloman who granted Adalgaire the right to mint coins in 880, a right confirmed in 900 by Charles the Simple.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Nazaire on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin from this time period. Most coins from the Carolingian Empire during this time featured images of the king or other royal figures, so the inclusion of a saint's image on this coin suggests that it may have been minted specifically for use in religious contexts or as a form of religious propaganda.
