Denier - Louis I (christian legend; temple) (823-840) front Denier - Louis I (christian legend; temple) (823-840) back
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Denier - Louis I christian legend; temple

 
Silver 1.50 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Unified Carolingian Empire
Emperor
Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
823-840
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.50 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#37545
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: XPISTIANA RELIGIO

Translation: Christian religion.

Comment

There are many varieties in engraving and legends.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (christian legend; temple) (823-840) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.50 g is that it features an image of King Louis I, also known as Louis the Pious, on one side and a Christian cross on the other. This coin was minted during Louis' reign, which lasted from 813 to 840 AD, and was used throughout the Unified Carolingian Empire, which spanned across much of Western Europe during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (823-840)  - - - - - -

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