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Denier - Ralph Paris
| Silver | 1.14 g | 19.7 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 | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend on four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠
PΛRISI
CIVITΛ
✠
Unabridged legend: PARISI CIVITAS
Translation: City of Paris.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Ralph (Paris) (923-936) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which encompassed much of Western Europe, was in the process of decentralizing and breaking apart into smaller kingdoms and territories. Despite this instability, the coinage of the period remained consistent and continued to be used widely for trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the value placed on precious metals during this time period.
