Solidus - Louis I Tours

€451,236.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year814-819
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus (1/20)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionGold
Weight3.16 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#369 , Depeyr Car#1033 , Nouchy#71 (p. 104) , Gariel Car#– , Prou Car#
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHLVDDOVICVS IMP AVG
(Translation: Louis, emperor august.)
Reverse descriptionCity gate, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* TVRONES
(Translation: Tours.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (814-819)  - -
Catalog ID1215224860
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