Denier - Lothair I bust and temple, Christian legend

Issuer Unified Carolingian Empire
Year 823
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (751-843)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.58 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#562-565 ; 568-569, Krum#11, Nouchy#3-4 (p.111), Gariel Car#LIX/1-7, Prou Car#1048-1050
Obverse description Bust of Lothair to the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LOTARIVS IMI AVC
(Translation: Lothair, august emperor.)
Reverse description Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering XPISTIANA PILICIO
(Translation: Christian religion.)
Edge
Mint Aachen, Germany
Metz, France (?-1803)
Milan, Italy
Pavia, Italy
Mintage ND (823) - (fr) HLOTARIVS AGS ou AGVS : Milan -
ND (823) - (fr) HLOTARIVS IMP AVG et dérivés : Aix-la-Chapelle -
ND (823) - (fr) HLOTHARIVS AC ou ACVS : Metz -
ND (823) - (fr) LOTARIVS IMP AVC ou IMI AVC : Pavie -
Numisquare ID 2336147670
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