© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Ralph Orleans mint; KRLS type monogram
| Silver | 1.39 g | 20 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 | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛVRELIΛNIS CIVITΛ
Unabridged legend: AURELIANIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Orleans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ralph, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the expansion of the Carolingian Empire.
