Denier - Louis III l'Aveugle Lyon
| Issuer | Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Year | 890-901 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (855-933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Morrison#1644 , Depeyr Car#527 |
| Obverse description | REX in the field, legend around it. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LVDVVICVS REX |
| Reverse description | Cross in a grenetis, legend around it. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | * LVCDVNI CIVIS |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (890-901) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1983786800 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This denier was struck during the tumultuous reign of Louis III l'Aveugle (the Blind), King of Lower Burgundy (Provence) from 887. Issued between 890 and 901 from the significant mint of Lyon, this coin predates his tragic blinding in 905, an event profoundly impacting his later rule