© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Louis I Barcelona
| Silver | 1.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 818-823 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAR
CINO
NA.
Translation: Barcelona.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Barcelona) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.6 g is that it was used as a means of payment during the reign of Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne and succeeded him as the King of the Franks. This coin was widely used throughout the empire and was an important part of the economy during that time.
