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Denier - Ralph Lyon
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ralph (931-935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 931-936 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ LVGDVNI CIV
Translation: City of Lyon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ralph (Lyon) (931-936) from Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian States were a series of kingdoms that emerged from the Frankish Empire, which had been established by Charlemagne in the 8th century. The Kingdom of Lower Burgundy, where this coin was minted, was one of the three main Carolingian States, along with West Francia and Middle Francia. At the time this coin was minted, the Carolingian States were facing challenges from external threats, such as the Viking raids, and internal conflicts, such as power struggles between different factions and nobles. Despite these challenges, the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ralph (Lyon) (931-936) from Kingdom of Lower Burgundy (Carolingian States) made of Silver remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout Europe, reflecting the economic and cultural ties that connected different regions and kingdoms during this time.