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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis IV Langres
| Silver | 1.37 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis IV (936-954) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 936-954 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LINCONIS CVTS
Unabridged legend: LINGONIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Langres.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis IV (Langres) (936-954) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which encompassed much of Western Europe, was in the process of decentralizing and breaking apart into smaller kingdoms and territories. Despite this, the coinage system remained relatively standardized, with the Denier being a widely used denomination across the empire. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.37 grams, would have been an important part of everyday transactions and commerce during that time.
