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Denier - Louis II Visé
| Silver | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis the Stammerer (877-879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 877-879 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross within inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IN VICO VIOSΛTO
Translation: From the town of Visé.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis II (Visé) (877-879) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 1.5 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis II, also known as Louis the Stammerer, who was the King of the Carolingian Empire from 877 to 879. Despite his short reign, Louis II made significant changes to the coinage system, including the introduction of a new silver coin called the denier, which was lighter and had a lower silver content than previous coins. This change was likely made to increase the availability of coinage and stimulate trade, and it had a lasting impact on the economy of the Carolingian Empire.
