© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
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Denier - Louis I Reims
| Silver | 1.79 g | 21 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 | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMIS
CIVIS
Translation: City of Reims.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis I (Reims) (818-823) coin 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. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as other coins of the time, and its value was equivalent to about 1/200th of a gold solidus.
