Denier - Louis II the German / Louis III the Young Metz mint

Issuer Lotharingia
Year 870-882
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (855-959)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.73 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#1241, Prou Car#130, Gariel Car#XXXVIII/2
Obverse description Cross with lozenge at center surrounded by inner legend within inner circle, and outer legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVDOVICVS ☩ GRATIA D-I REX
(Translation: Louis, by God`s grace King.)
Reverse description Short cross within inner circle. Two pellets arranged radially in each angle form a saltire.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ METTIS CIVITAS
(Translation: City of Metz.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (870-882) - -
Numisquare ID 2001678050
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