© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Denier - Charles III as king
| Silver | 1.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles the Fat (879-888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-881 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPISTIANA RELIGIO
Translation: Chistian religion.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian States, which included the Kingdom of Italy, were in the process of transitioning from a feudal society to a more centralized and bureaucratic system, and the coinage of this period reflects this shift. The Denier, which was a widely used coin throughout medieval Europe, was being replaced by newer, more standardized coins, such as the Lira, which was introduced by Charlemagne in 794. This coin, minted during the reign of Charles III, represents a transitional period in the history of European currency and the rise of more centralized power structures.
