© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Louis II Mainz
| Silver | 1.62 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of East Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis the German (843-876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 843-876 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-962) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#343914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOGONTIA
Translation: Mainz.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis II (Mainz) coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross symbol on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Carolingian Empire's coinage design that featured a central figure of a ruler or a saint. This cross symbol was added to signify Louis II's strong Christian faith and his efforts to promote Christianity throughout his kingdom.
