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Denier - Louis I Marseille
| Silver | 1.63 g | 21.5 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 | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caption in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MASS
ILIA
Translation: Marseille.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Marseille) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.63 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. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as some of the other coins minted during this time, such as the gold solidus, but it was still an important part of the currency system and was widely used in everyday transactions.
