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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Paris
| Silver | 1.75 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 | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in one line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PARISII
Translation: Paris.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis I (Paris) (818-823) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Unified Carolingian Empire, which spanned across modern-day France, Germany, Italy, and parts of Spain, was in the process of transitioning from a predominantly barter-based economy to one that relied more heavily on coinage. The introduction of this coin, which was made of silver and had a standardized weight and design, helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire.
