Denier - Ithier ND (963-981) front Denier - Ithier ND (963-981) back
Denier - Ithier ND (963-981) photo
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Denier - Ithier ND

 
Billon 0.91 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Arles (French States)
Archbishop
Ithier (963-981)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
963-981
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.91 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#400437
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SCI STEPHANI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ithier ND (963-981) from Archbishopric of Arles (French States) made of Billon weighing 0.91 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Louis IV (also known as Louis the Child), who was the last Carolingian king of West Francia. This was a period of significant turmoil, with Viking raids, internal power struggles, and the breakdown of the Carolingian Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate designs and detailing that showcase the skill of the medieval minting process.