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Denier - Charles III Metz
| Silver | 0.93 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles the Fat (882-887) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 882-887 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ METTIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Metz.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles III (Metz) (882-887) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 0.93 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which spanned across much of Western Europe, was in the process of decentralizing and breaking apart into smaller kingdoms and territories. Despite this, the coinage of the period remained consistent, with the Denier being a widely used denomination across the empire. This coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Metz, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Carolingian period.
