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Denier - Charles II / Charles III Metz
| Silver | 1.52 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (869-870) Charles III the Simple (911-923) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 869-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#80166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with a pellet in fourth quarter, in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IIETTIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Metz.
Comment
Charles II was crowned King of Lotharingia in Metz in 869. Charles III also, in 912.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Carolingian Empire. Charles III, also known as Charles the Simple, was facing challenges from rival factions and was eventually deposed in 922. Despite this, the coin continued to be used as a standard form of currency throughout the empire.
