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Denier - Louis I Melle mint; crosses
| Silver | 1.65 g | 20.6 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 | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#319865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross inside beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ METΛLLVM
Translation: Melle.
Comment
Mintage year of this type is reported in the sources as being principally around 819.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Melle mint; crosses) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.65 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 that were minted during Louis' reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire and promote trade and commerce. The crosses on the coin symbolize Christianity, which was the dominant religion during that time.
