© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Ralph Nogent
| Billon | 0.97 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 | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NVIENTVS CΛSTR
Translation: Castle of Nogent.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Ralph (Nogent) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Carolingian Empire. The coin was issued by Ralph, who was the Count of Nogent and a powerful noble in the empire, during the reign of King Louis IV (936-954). This period saw the rise of feudalism and the decline of centralized power, which had a significant impact on the production and distribution of coins. Despite these challenges, the Denier - Ralph (Nogent) coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political systems of the time.
