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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Theodoric I Ayl
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Upper Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Theodoric I (Dietrich I) (978-1027) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 984-1026 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (959-1047) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Square with angled corners |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#371607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Names of the town and the mint written in the form of a cross within a beaded outline.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIL CIV
SIGIBOD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Theodoric I (Ayl) (984-1026) from Duchy of Upper Lotharingia (Carolingian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Theodoric I with a crown and a long beard, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a dragon, which was a symbol of the ancient Germanic tribe, the Franks. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex and multifaceted nature of medieval European society during the Carolingian period.
