© 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 II and Emma
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair (954-986) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 966-986 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Alpha and Omega separated by a line in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
ω
✠ EMMA REGINA
Translation: Queen Emma.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of both Lothair II and his wife Emma on the obverse side, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
