© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Lothair II Soissons mint; temple
| Silver | 1.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair (954-986) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 954-986 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns, a cross on top and in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVESISIO CI
Translation: City of Soissons.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the temple on the reverse side, which is a distinctive feature of the Soissons mint. This temple design was used on coins minted at Soissons during the reign of Lothair II and is not found on coins from other mints. This makes the coin a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the numismatics of the Carolingian Empire.
