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Denier - Louis I Saint Stephen abbey of Bourges
| Silver | 1.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (781-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 781-814 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S STEPHANVS
Translation: Saint Stephen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis I, also known as Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne and king of the Carolingian Empire. The coin features an image of Saint Stephen, the patron saint of the abbey of Bourges, where Louis I was buried. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier minted during the Carolingian period and is highly sought after by collectors.
