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Denier - Louis I ND
| Silver | 0.98 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1183-1231) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1230 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (907-1504) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated secular Irontal, holding a lily sceptre in his right hand and a flag in his left; in the field usually some stars or rosettes. Pearl circle.
Interesting fact
The Louis I Denier coin from the Duchy of Bavaria (German States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Louis I, also known as Louis the Kelheimer, was the Duke of Bavaria from 1220 to 1230 and was a prominent figure in the Empire. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was used for everyday transactions, and its design may have been influenced by the Byzantine Empire's coinage, which was popular at the time.
