© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Charles III Verdun
| Silver | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III the Simple (911-923) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 911-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VIRDVN CIVITVS
Translation: City of Verdun.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charles III (Verdun) (911-922) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 1.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which had once been a powerful and influential force on the continent, was in decline, and the territories it had once controlled were breaking away and forming their own independent states. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Charles III, also known as Charles the Simple, who was the King of West Francia from 898 to 922 and the King of Lotharingia from 911 to 919. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Carolingian dynasty, even as the political landscape of Europe was shifting.
