Denier - Louis I Metz
| Emittente | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Anno | 819-822 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Valuta | Pound (751-843) |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Morrison#345 , Gariel Car#XVII/78 , Nouchy#38 (p. 95) , Prou Car#– , Depeyr Car#639 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
HLVDOVVICVS IM (Translation: Emperor Louis.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Legend in one lines. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
METTIS (Translation: Metz.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (819-822) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2421000930 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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Historical Context: This Denier, struck between 819 and 822 at the imperial mint of Metz, represents the early reign of Louis I (the Pious), son and successor to Charlemagne. During this period, Louis sought to consolidate the vast Carolingian Empire, emphasizing Christian piety and imperial unity. His coinage reflects a deliberate policy of standardization and control, continuing his father's monetary reforms. The Metz mint was strategically important, producing significant imperial currency.
Artistry: The design of this Denier typifies the early Carolingian artistic school, characterized by its clear, epigraphic focus rather than elaborate figural representations. While specific engravers are unknown, the style reflects a centralized imperial aesthetic. The obverse typically