Denier - Louis I (Mainz) (818-823) front Denier - Louis I (Mainz) (818-823) back
Denier - Louis I (Mainz) (818-823) photo
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Denier - Louis I Mainz

 
Silver 1.60 g -
Description
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
1.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#330418
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO/GON/TIA/CVS

Translation: Mainz.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Mainz) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.60 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, signifying the strong influence of Christianity during that time.