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Denier - Lothair I Palace mint; temple
| Silver | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Middle Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair I (843-855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-850 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-855) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PΛLΛTINΛ MONITΛ
Translation: Palace currency.
Comment
According to Coupland, in the workshops of northern Middle Francia, the type with the temple was replaced around 850 by the type with the workshop name in the field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a temple on the reverse side, which is a unique design element for a coin from this time period.