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Denier - Louis I Venice
| Silver | 1.45 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#113338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2 line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ VEN
ECIAS
Translation: Venice.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I (Venice) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.45 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 that were minted during Louis' reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire. The coin features an image of Louis I on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith of the time. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth much in terms of monetary value, but it holds significant historical value as a representation of the economic and political systems of the Unified Carolingian Empire during the 9th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (818-823) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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