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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Empuries
| Silver | 1.74 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 | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#380632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caption in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INPV
RIAS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Empuries) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.74 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. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Louis' reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design features a cross on one side and the king's name on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Christian faith and the royal authority. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
