Denier - Louis I Dorestad

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year814-840
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#333 , Prou Car#66 ; 67 , Gariel Car#XVI/57 , Depeyr Car#416
Obverse descriptionCross with triangle in three corner, all in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering HLVDOVVICVS IMP
(Translation: Louis, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionLegend on three lines.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOR ESTA TVS
(Translation: Dorestad.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (814-840)  - -
Catalog ID8438991400
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