


© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis IV the Child Trier mint; temple
Silver | 1.59 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 | 1.59 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#346937 |
---|---|
Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend as a cross around a degenerate temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TREVERIS
Translation: Trier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Louis IV the Child, who was the King of the West Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This image is unique because it shows the young king with a short beard, which was uncommon for coins of that time period. Additionally, the coin's design includes a temple on the reverse (back) side, which symbolizes the king's connection to the Church and his role as a protector of the faith.