© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Herbert II and king Lothair Troyes mint; degenerate legends ND
| Billon | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Champagne and Brie (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Herbert II (966-995) |
| King | Lothair (954-986) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 982-986 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned head left.
Script: Latin
Comment
Duplessy, Revue numismatique, 1964 (p. 133 n°11) : https://www.persee.fr/doc/numi_0484-8942_1964_num_6_6_1094
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political instability in France. The reign of King Lothair (982-986) was marked by power struggles with the nobility and the Church, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic and political turmoil of the time. The use of billon, a debased silver alloy, was a common practice during this period, as the mint was struggling to produce coins with the increasing demand for currency. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the royal effigy and legends, signifying the importance of the monarchy and the legitimacy of the coinage.