© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Denier Metz
| Silver | 1.34 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 725-750 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier (670-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
D above a bar in the field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D
Comment
The D could signify an immobilization by Dagobert II or Dagobert III, or even Thierry III.
Another hypothesis is a D for denier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian dynasty and played a significant role in the unification of the Frankish territories.
