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Obol - Louis I Bourges
| Issuer | Aquitaine, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 781-814 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A plain cross with splayed arms occupies the central field, enclosed within a raised beaded inner circle. Radiating lines or wedge-shaped elements fill the annular space between the beaded circle and the outer rim, lending a sunburst-like appearance characteristic of Carolingian hammered coinage. The circular Latin legend HLVDOVVICVS R (King Louis) runs around the periphery of the coin, partially legible due to the irregular flan and variable strike typical of ninth-century Aquitanian issues. |
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| Obverse lettering | HLVDOVVICVS R (Translation: King Louis.) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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