© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis II Sens
| Silver | 1.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis the Stammerer (877-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 877-879 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Retrograd temple in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SENONIS VRBS
Translation: City of Sens.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis II (Sens) (877-879) 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 imagery. This design change was likely a nod to the influence of the Catholic Church during that time period.
