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Denier - Louis III Blois
| Silver | 1.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis III (879-882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-882 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BLESΛNIS CΛSTR◊
Translation: Castle of Blois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis III (Blois) (879-882) coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was a symbol of the Carolingian Empire and was used on many coins during this period.
