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Solidus - Louis I Quentovic
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
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| Year | 814-819 |
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| Diameter | 20 mm |
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| Obverse lettering | HLVDOVVICVS IMP AVC (Translation: Louis, emperor august.) |
| Reverse description | Central device depicting a stylized ship or boat in profile, a distinctive type associated with the mint of Quentovic, an important Carolingian coastal trading port. The vessel is shown with a triangular sail and a dotted hull, rendered in a schematic, geometric manner consistent with early ninth-century Carolingian die-cutting. Flanking devices or decorative elements occupy the field around the central motif. The mint name QVENTOVVICVS is inscribed in the surrounding legend, identifying the place of issue. The overall composition reflects the commercial maritime character of Quentovic as a major North Sea emporium. |
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| Mintage | ND (814-819) |
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