Denier - Louis I Tours mint, City gate

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year814-818
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.70 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#368, Nouchy#72 (p.105), Gariel Car#XIX/133-135, Prou Car#444-445
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHLVDDOVICVS IMP AVG
(Translation: Louis, emperor august.)
Reverse descriptionCity gate, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ TVRONES
(Translation: Tours.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (814-818)  - -
Catalog ID2278621950
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