Denier - Louis I (Toulouse) (818-823) front Denier - Louis I (Toulouse) (818-823) back
Denier - Louis I (Toulouse) (818-823) photo
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Denier - Louis I Toulouse

 
Silver 1.75 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#343563
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in three lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOLO
SA CIVI
TAS

Translation: City of Toulouse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis I (Toulouse) (818-823) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Unified Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in 800 AD, was beginning to break apart during Louis' reign, and this coin was minted as a way to maintain control over the empire's currency and economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Carolingian Empire.