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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Melle mint; bust/minting tools
| Silver | 1.69 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 814-818 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#135056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coin between two monetary dies and two mint hammers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ METΛLLVM
Unabridged legend: METALLUM
Translation: Melle.
Comment
The first issue of Louis the Pious, in the wake of the last issue of Charlemagne, consists entirely of denarii to the imperial bust. The choice of striking tools for the type of the reverse alludes to the silver mines of Melle, famous in the Middle Ages, and to the workshop which was installed on site.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Melle mint; bust/minting tools) (814-818) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.69 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 the bust of Louis I on one side and minting tools on the other, symbolizing the importance of minting and trade during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (814-818) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Louis I (Melle mint; bust/minting tools) (814-818) coin.
