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Obol - Louis I Aachen
| Silver | 0.64 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 818-823 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#380101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caption in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AQVI
S PALA
Comment
Duplessy attributes this type to Louis II, emperor from 855 to 875. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Obol - Louis I (Aachen) (818-823) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 0.64 g is that it was used as a means of payment 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 monetary reform that Louis the Pious implemented to standardize the currency across the empire, and it features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire.
