© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis IV the Child Namur
| Silver | 0.96 g | - |
| 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 | 0.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pellets in second and third quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + IN VICO NAMVCO
Translation: In the city of Namur.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis IV the Child (Namur) (900-911) from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 0.96 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which had once been a powerful and influential force on the continent, was in decline, and the territories that made up the empire, including Lotharingia, were struggling to maintain their independence and sovereignty. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins like the Denier continued, suggesting that trade and commerce were still important to the people of the region. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the importance placed on the coin as a medium of exchange and store of value.
