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Light argenteus at christogram - Childebert I Marseille
| Silver | 0.9 g | 7.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Burgundy (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| King | Childebert I (534-558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 534-558 |
| Value | 1 Argenteus (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Christogram within wreath, with trifid arms.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design element - the christogram, which is a combination of the letters "X" and "P" (Chi and Rho) that represent the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Christ). This symbol was used by early Christians to represent their faith and was often included in coinage during the Byzantine period. The fact that it appears on this particular coin from the Kingdom of Burgundy suggests that the kingdom may have had strong ties to the Christian faith.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (534-558) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Light argenteus at christogram - Childebert I (Marseille) (534-558) coin.