© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Solidus - Louis I bust facing right
| Gold | 4.29 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#230880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNVS DIVINVM
Translation: ... of divine right.
Comment
There are varieties in the engraving of the bust. Many contemporary imitations of this coinage exist from barbarian mints in Frisia (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Louis I (bust facing right) 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 part of a new currency system introduced by Louis the Pious to replace the old system that had been in place since the time of Charlemagne. The Solidus was a gold coin that was divided into 240 Deniers, and it became the standard currency of the Carolingian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (814-818) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Louis I (bust facing right) (814-818) coin.
