Denier - Lothair II (Troyes) (954-967) front Denier - Lothair II (Troyes) (954-967) back
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Denier - Lothair II Troyes

 
Silver 1.34 g 22.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
King
Lothair (954-986)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
954-967
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (840-987)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.34 g
Diameter
22.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#330419
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with pellets in quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CRΛCIΛ DE . . I

Unabridged legend: GRATIA DEI

Translation: ... by the grace of God.

Comment

Two known coins of this type including sale 227 Künker "Collection Curti" N°2309.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Lothair II (Troyes) coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross symbol on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Carolingian cross-fleury design used on other coins of the time. This distinctive feature has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (954-967)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Lothair II (Troyes) (954-967) coin.