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Denier - Louis II Toulouse
| Billon | 1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis the Stammerer (867-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-877 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#59498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
LVDO on two lines within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ TOLOSA CIVI
Translation: City of Toulouse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Louis II (Toulouse) (867-877) from Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) made of Billon weighing 1 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was beginning to break apart, and the Kingdom of Aquitaine was one of the many territories that emerged from this process. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the region, as trade and commerce began to expand. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact of a pivotal moment in European history.