© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Lothair I Venice
| Silver (.720) | 1.35 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Middle Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair I (843-855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 850-855 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-855) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#113340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENECIA
Translation: Venice.
Comment
According to Coupland, the type with the name of mint in the field was minted in Italy throughout the reign of Lothair, unlike the mints of northern Middle Francia where this type only replaced the Denier with temple around 850.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Lothair I, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor from 843 to 855. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the Carolingian Empire, which had been divided among his three sons after the death of his father, Louis the Pious. The coin's design and minting location in Venice also reflect the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the trading networks of the Mediterranean region during that time.
