© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Ralph Brioude
| Billon | 1.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Ralph (923-936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 923-936 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Degenerate monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BRIUITES
Translation: Brioude.
Comment
This type is an imitation of Count William of Auvergne coinage (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ralph (Brioude) (923-936) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Billon weighing 1.20 g is that it was issued during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was in decline during Ralph's reign, and the Kingdom of West Francia was one of the several kingdoms that emerged from its fragmentation. The coin's design and materials reflect the economic and political instability of the time, as the use of billon (a silver-copper alloy) was a common practice during this period due to the scarcity of pure silver. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 10th-century Europe.
