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Denier - Louis I Meaux
| Silver | 1.49 g | - |
| 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 | 1.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in one line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MELDIS
Translation: Meaux.
Comment
The engraving and captions vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Meaux) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.49 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 other coins minted during the same period, and its value was equivalent to about 1/4 of a modern-day euro.
