Denier - Charles II Lyon mint
| Emittent | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 869-875 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Währung | Pound (855-933) |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 1.81 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Prou Car#633, Nouchy#145 (p.171), Gariel Car#XXX/134, Morrison#1038 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
✠ GRΛTIΛ DEI REX (Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende |
✠ LVGDVNI CIVIS (Translation: City of Lyon.) |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (869-875) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1857359250 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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Historical Context: This Denier, struck at the significant Lyon mint between 869-875, dates from the later reign of Charles II (the Bald), King of West Francia and Emperor. This period was critical, defined by Charles's struggles to consolidate power amidst Viking incursions and the Carolingian Empire's fragmentation. Lyon, a