© Gazette Drouot
© Gazette Drouot
Denier - Zwentibold Trier
| Silver | 1.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Lotharingia (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Zwentibold (895-900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 895-900 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vacant field in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TREVERIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Trier.
Interesting fact
The Zwentibold Denier coin from Lotharingia (Carolingian States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which had once been a powerful and influential force, was in decline, and the territories it had once controlled were breaking away and forming their own independent states. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the Carolingian king, Zwentibold, indicating that the region was still culturally and politically tied to the Carolingian legacy. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and important form of currency at the time, highlighting the economic significance of the region.
