

France (Carolingian). AR Denier, Louis le Pieux ('the Pious') 814-840 AD, son of Charles I the Great, the founder of the Carolingian dynasty. Uncertain mint ca. 822-840. Obv:+ HLVDOVVICVS IMP, cross pattée; pellets in quarters, Rev: + PISTIANA RELIGIO, temple façade. Silver 20 mm, weight 1,68 g., Condition XF, nice old patina