© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis III Saint Peter monastery of Corbie
| Silver | 1.65 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 | 1.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCI PETRI MONETΛ
Translation: Coinage of St. Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Peter on the reverse side, indicating the strong influence of Christianity during the Carolingian Empire.
