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Denier - Ralph Dijon
| Silver | 1.62 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Ralph (923-936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 923-936 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄312) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
IX in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DIVION CASTRO
Translation: Castle of Dijon.
Comment
Obverse legend from RVDVLFS REX, which is also found on an obol and a denarius for Chalon. IX in the field seems a deformation of REX in monogram. An identical copy in Poey d'Avant had been given to Robert I of Burgundy but a rectification by Françoise Dumas in the Revue numismatique 1981, thanks to the discoveries of Cakajovice (Slovakia), a complement to the coinage of Raoul, king of France, p. 101-105 and pl.X, brought this coin back to the 930s following the Hungarian raids of the years 924 in Auvergne, 911 then 935-937 in Burgundy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ralph (Dijon) (923-936) from Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) made of Silver weighing 1.62 g is that it was minted 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 the 10th century, and the Kingdom of West Francia, which was established by the Treaty of Verdun in 843, was facing challenges from neighboring kingdoms and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins like the Denier continued, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during this time period.
