© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Solidus - Louis I bust facing left
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Louis the Pious (Hludovicus) (814-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 814-818 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a wreath, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNVS DIVINVM
Translation: ... of divine right.
Comment
This type has been imitated many times.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Louis I (bust facing left) (814-818) coin 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 used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The coin features an image of Louis I facing left, which was a common design element for coins during this period. Despite being minted over 1,000 years ago, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
