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Denier - Lothair I Temple; Christian legend
| Silver | 1.33 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stylized temple with four columns, topped with cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · XPISTIANA RELGO ·
Unabridged legend: XRISTIANA RELIGIO
Translation: Christian religion.
Comment
There are dozens of variations for the reverse spelling: XPISTIANA RELIGIO, RISTIANE PELICO, PISTIANA OEIP, XPISTINA RELO, etc.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lothair I, also known as Lothair the Great, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Franks from 843 to 855. He played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance, which was a period of cultural and intellectual revival during the Carolingian Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Lothair I and various Christian symbols, reflects the strong influence of Christianity during this time period.
