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Denier - Lothair II Noyon
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
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King | Lothair (954-986) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 954-986 |
Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
Currency | Pound (840-987) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#340670 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NOIONO CIVTA
Translation: City of Noyon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Lothair II (Noyon) (954-986) coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was a symbol of the Carolingian Empire and was used on many coins during this period.