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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Rouen
| Silver | 1.79 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 | 1.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROTV
MAGVS
Translation: Rouen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis I (Rouen) (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 relatively small in size and had a low denomination, indicating that it was intended for everyday transactions and was accessible to a wide range of people.
