Solidus - Lothair I
Features
| Issuer |
Unified Carolingian Empire
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Lothair I (Lotharius) (817-855)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 817 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.29 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 343460 |
| References | Morrison# 593 Karl Frederick Morrison, Henry Grunthal; 1967. Carolingian Coinage / Volume 158. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States. Patrick Nouchy; 1994. Les rois carolingiens de Francie occidentale: De Pépin le Bref à Louis V (751-987) = The Carolingian kings of West Francia. Éditions du Grenier Durocasse, Dreux, France. Georges Depeyrot. Le numéraire carolingien (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Laureate bust facing left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D II OTCIVS ✠ MPP IVI
Unabridged legend: DOMINUS NOSTER LOTARIUS IMPERATOR AUGUSTUS
Translation: Our lord Lothair, emperor august.
Reverse
A warrior marching left, holding spear and shield, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VITΛ IT VICTORI
Unabridged legend: VITA ET VICTORIA
Translation: Life and victory.
Mint
Aachen, GermanyComments
Some experts attributes this type to Dorestad or Milano.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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