Denier - Charles II Lyon mint
| Emittente | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 869-875 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Valuta | Pound (855-933) |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 1.81 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Prou Car#633, Nouchy#145 (p.171), Gariel Car#XXX/134, Morrison#1038 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
✠ GRΛTIΛ DEI REX (Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
✠ LVGDVNI CIVIS (Translation: City of Lyon.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (869-875) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1857359250 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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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