© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Louis I Toulouse mint; City gate
| Silver | 1.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 814-818 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City gate, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TOLVSA
Translation: Toulouse.
Comment
These denarii are among the first struck by Louis the Pious, in continuation of the coinage of Charlemagne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Louis I, also known as Louis the Pious, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor during his reign from 813 to 840. He was known for his strong support of the Catholic Church and his efforts to maintain the unity of the Carolingian Empire, which had been established by his father, Charlemagne. The coin's design, including the image of Louis I and the city gate of Toulouse, reflects the influence of the Carolingian Empire's cultural and political center in Toulouse, France.
