© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Christian legend; crosses
823 year| Silver | 1.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 823 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPISTIANA REIICIO
Translation: Christian religion.
Comment
There are many varieties of engraving and legends. This type is intermediate between the 2nd and 3rd coinages of Louis the Pious, and can therefore be dated to around 823.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Christian legend; crosses) (823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.80 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne and succeeded him as the King of the Franks in 813. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Louis' reign that featured Christian imagery, such as crosses, and was used to promote the spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
