Lotharingia Denier - Louis II the German / Louis III the Young, 870 – 882
Metz mint
Information
Country
Lotharingia
Lotharingia
Currency
Pound
(855 – 959)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
870 – 882
Rulers
Louis the German
(843–876)
, Louis III the Younger
(876–882)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.73
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Lotharingia. Issued from 870 to 882. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.73 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with lozenge at center surrounded by inner legend within inner circle, and outer legend. (Louis, by God's grace King.)
- Reverse
- Short cross within inner circle. Two pellets arranged radially in each angle form a saltire. (City of Metz.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (870-882) | — | € 3900,00 |
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