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Denier - Louis I Strasbourg
| Silver | 1.92 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 | 1.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines sided with a crozier.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STRA
TBVR
GVS
Translation: Strasbourg.
Interesting fact
The Denier - Louis I (Strasbourg) (818-823) coin from the Unified Carolingian Empire is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in 800 AD, was the first large-scale empire in Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire. The empire's currency, the denier, was widely used throughout Europe and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver and weighed 1.92 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency during this time period.
