Denier - Charles II Lyon mint
| Uitgever | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 869-875 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Valuta | Pound (855-933) |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Prou Car#633, Nouchy#145 (p.171), Gariel Car#XXX/134, Morrison#1038 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
✠ GRΛTIΛ DEI REX (Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
✠ LVGDVNI CIVIS (Translation: City of Lyon.) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (869-875) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1857359250 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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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