Denier - Charles II Lyon mint
| Émetteur | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Année | 869-875 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Devise | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 1.81 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Prou Car#633, Nouchy#145 (p.171), Gariel Car#XXX/134, Morrison#1038 |
| Description de l’avers | Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
✠ GRΛTIΛ DEI REX (Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.) |
| Description du revers | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
✠ LVGDVNI CIVIS (Translation: City of Lyon.) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (869-875) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1857359250 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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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