Denier - Louis III l'Aveugle Lyon

Uitgever Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of
Jaar 890-901
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Valuta Pound (855-933)
Samenstelling Silver
Gewicht 1.54 g
Diameter 21 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) Morrison#1644 , Depeyr Car#527
Beschrijving voorzijde REX in the field, legend around it.
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde LVDVVICVS REX
Beschrijving keerzijde Cross in a grenetis, legend around it.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde * LVCDVNI CIVIS
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage ND (890-901) - -
Numisquare-ID 1983786800
Aanvullende informatie

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

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