© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denier - Leo III and emperor Louis I ND
| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Leo III (795-816) |
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 814-816 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMP
✠ LODOICHVS
Translation: Emperor Louis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Leo III and emperor Louis I ND (814-816) from Papal States made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of Christian and classical imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Leo III, the Pope at the time, while the other side features an image of the Roman Emperor Louis I, also known as Louis the Pious. This blending of religious and secular symbols reflects the complex political and religious landscape of Europe during the early Middle Ages.
