Denier - Louis I Melle mint, bust/minting tools

€135,056.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year814-818
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.69 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prou Car#712-713, Morrison#396, Nouchy#32 (p.94), Gariel Car#XVI/73 ; XVII/74-75, MEC I#758
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust to right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHLVDOVVICVS IMP ΛVC
(Translation: Louis, emperor august.)
Reverse descriptionCoin between two monetary dies and two mint hammers.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ METΛLLVM
(Translation: Melle.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (814-818)  - -
Catalog ID1830207390
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