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Denier - Lothair I Verdun mint; temple
| Silver | 1.3 g | 21 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRIDVNVM CIVIS
Translation: City of Verdun.
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 the Denier coin is that it was minted during the reign of Lothair I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Franks from 843 to 855. This coin was part of a currency reform that Lothair implemented to standardize the currency across his empire, which at the time was divided into several smaller kingdoms. The coin's design features a temple on the reverse side, which symbolizes the connection between the church and the state. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade and commerce.
