Denier anonymous Chinon mint
| Emisor | Saint-Martin de Tours, Abbey of |
|---|---|
| Año | 888-923 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Moneda | Livre |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 1.46 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Gariel Car#XLIX/21, PA#1669, Depeyr Car#322, Dy féodales#414 |
| Descripción del anverso | Diademed bust of St. Martin facing right. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso |
TVRON (Translation: Tours.) |
| Descripción del reverso | Cross in a beaded circle. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso |
✠ CAINONI CASTRO (Translation: Castle of Chinon.) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (888-923) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1982395020 |
| Información adicional |
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Historical Context: This anonymous denier, struck at Chinon for the Abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours (888-923), exemplifies the profound decentralization of power in West Francia. During this turbulent late Carolingian period, under rulers like Charles the Simple, powerful ecclesiastical institutions increasingly exercised regalian rights, including coinage. This issue underscores the Abbey'