Carolingian. Louis the Pious (814-840) "Portrait" Denier ND (814-818) AU Details (Tooled) NGC, Melle mint, Rob-1067. 1.74g. As Emperor Louis I. An extremely rare emission of Louis' first coinage as sole ruler over the Carolingian Empire, toned in a pleasing pewter hue and impressively defined but for some minor central weakness. The finest of the type we have offered. Ex. CNG Auction 88 (September 2011, Lot 1766)

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