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© Hess Divo
Denier - Louis IV the Child Basel
| Silver | 1.66 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis IV the Child (900-911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 900-911 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#187931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City written as a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RS BASILEA
Translation: Basel.
Comment
Extremely rare coin known to a few copies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis IV the Child (Basel) (900-911) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which had previously dominated much of Western Europe, was in decline, and the territories that would eventually become modern-day France, Germany, and Italy were all vying for power and influence. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the period remained relatively consistent, with the Denier being a widely used denomination throughout the region. This coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Basel, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Middle Ages.
