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Denier - Louis IV Saintes
| Silver | 1.21 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crosslets forming a triangle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ഗTIC NΛഗ
Translation: Saintes.
Comment
This type is immobilized until 12th century by counts of Angouleme.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis IV (Saintes) (936-954) 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.
