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Denier - Louis I Tours mint; City gate
| Silver | 1.70 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 | 1.70 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City gate, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TVRONES
Translation: Tours.
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 the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Tours mint; City gate) (814-818) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.70 g 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. The coin's design features a depiction of Louis I on one side and a city gate on the other, symbolizing the power and prosperity of the Unified Carolingian Empire.
