Denier - Louis I Metz
| Emitent | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Rok | 819-822 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Waluta | Pound (751-843) |
| Skład | Silver |
| Waga | |
| Średnica | |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | Morrison#345 , Gariel Car#XVII/78 , Nouchy#38 (p. 95) , Prou Car#– , Depeyr Car#639 |
| Opis awersu | Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
HLVDOVVICVS IM (Translation: Emperor Louis.) |
| Opis rewersu | Legend in one lines. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
METTIS (Translation: Metz.) |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (819-822) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2421000930 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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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