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| Эмитент | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Год | 819-822 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Валюта | Pound (751-843) |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 1.84 g |
| Диаметр | |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Morrison#448 , Gariel Car#XVII/97 , Depeyr Car#780I , CNI IV#9-10 |
| Описание аверса | Cross pattée, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
HLVDOVVICVS IMP (Translation: Emperor Louis.) |
| Описание реверса | Legend in two lines. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
PAPIA CIVITA (Translation: City of Pavia.) |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (819-822) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1273717460 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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