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| Emissor | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Ano | 819-822 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Moeda | Pound (751-843) |
| Composição | Silver |
| Peso | 1.84 g |
| Diâmetro | |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | Morrison#448 , Gariel Car#XVII/97 , Depeyr Car#780I , CNI IV#9-10 |
| Descrição do anverso | Cross pattée, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso |
HLVDOVVICVS IMP (Translation: Emperor Louis.) |
| Descrição do reverso | Legend in two lines. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso |
PAPIA CIVITA (Translation: City of Pavia.) |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (819-822) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1273717460 |
| Informações adicionais |
Historical Context: This Denier, struck 819-822 in Pavia, Italy, represents Louis I, Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne. His reign was crucial for the Unified Carolingian Empire, consolidating inherited territories. Pavia's mint was a vital imperial center, signifying Louis's administrative and economic control. This coin embodies his efforts to standardize coinage and assert centralized power after the *Ordinatio Imperii* of 817, a tangible symbol of imperial authority.
Artistry: Anonymous engravers worked within the early Carolingian stylistic school, prioritizing clarity and legibility over complex figural art, influenced by late Roman and Byzantine traditions. The obverse typically features a central cross, symbolizing Christian imperial authority, encircled by the imperial legend, such as HLUDOVICUS IMP. The reverse commonly displays the mint name, PAPIA, often within a decorative motif or surrounding a smaller cross, identifying the point of issue. This design reflects Carolingian imperial identity.
Technical/Grading: This silver denier, weighing 1.84 grams, adheres closely to the Carolingian monetary standard. High-points for wear include the central cross elements on the obverse and the lettering of