Kingdom of West Francia Denier - Louis III, 879 – 882
Tours mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of West Francia
Kingdom of West Francia
Currency
Pound
(840 – 987)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
879 – 882
Ruler
Louis III
(879–882)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.69
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 879 to 882. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- Monogram LVDOVICVS inside circle. (Louis, king by God's mercy.)
- Reverse
- Cross inside circle. (City of Tours.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (879-882) | — | — | (fr) IISIRICORDIA DI REX / TRONES CIVITAS | ||
| ND (879-882) | — | € 1200,00 | (fr) MISERICORDIA D-I REX / TVRONES CIVITAS |
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