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Denier - Louis I Arles mint; City gate
| Silver | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 814-818 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City gate, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARELATVM
Translation: Arles.
Comment
These denarii are among the first struck by Louis the Pious, in continuation of the coinage of Charlemagne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Arles mint; City gate) (814-818) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.55 g is that it features an image of a city gate on one side, which symbolizes the importance of trade and commerce during the Carolingian Empire.
