Obol - Louis I Toulouse mint; City gate

Reverse

City gate, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ TOLVSA

Translation: Toulouse.

Comment

These portrait types were among the first to be minted by Louis the Pious, as a continuation of Charlemagne's coinage.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ces types au portrait font partie des premiers frappés par Louis le Pieux, en continuation du monnayage de Charlemagne.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin was minted during the reign of Louis I, also known as Louis the Pious, who was the son of Charlemagne and succeeded him as the King of the Franks. The coin features an image of Louis I on one side and a city gate on the other, which is believed to represent the city of Toulouse, where the coin was minted. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of Toulouse as a major minting center during the Carolingian period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.

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