Denier - Louis III (Tours) (879-882) front Denier - Louis III (Tours) (879-882) back
Denier - Louis III (Tours) (879-882) photo
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Denier - Louis III Tours

 
Silver 1.69 g 19.5 mm
Description
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
1.69 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#194144
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross inside circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ TVR◊NES CIVITΛS

Translation: City of Tours.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis III (Tours) (879-882) coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross symbol on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Carolingian cross design. This design change was likely made to distinguish Louis III's coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it adds to the coin's historical significance and value to collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (879-882)  - - - - - -

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