Denier - Lothair II Bourges mint, temple

€330,450.00
IssuerWest Francia, Kingdom of
Year954-986
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (840-987)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.20 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nouchy#7 (p.300), Gariel Car#LVII/9, Prou Car#755-756, Morrison#1672 ; 1674 ; 1676-1677
Obverse descriptionCross patée within a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ LOTERIVS REX
(Translation: Lothair, king.)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns, a cross inside; on top, a cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBITVRICES CIVITAS
(Translation: City of Bourges.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #7 : BITVRICES CIVITAS -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #7A : BITVRICES CIVI -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #7B : BITVRICES CIVIT -
ND (954-986)  - (fr) Nouchy #7C : BITVRCES CIVITAS -
Catalog ID1723134960
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