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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Orleans
| Silver | 1.85 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 | 1.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVREL
·
IANIS
Translation: Orleans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Orleans) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.85g 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 coin's design features a cross on one side and the king's name on the other, signifying the strong influence of Christianity during that time.
