Portrait Denarius From Metalvm, Louis The Pious

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Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 10/08/2017 07:48 am Silver denarius from Metallvm (Melle, France) minted between 814 and 816. Obv: HLVDOVVICVS IMP AVG/ Portrait right. Rev: METALLVM/ Hammers & die D (mm): 20 W (gr): 1,38 S. Coupland wrote about this coin: "I know of 65 others illustrated in various places, but this one is unlike all of them. The portrait has some similarities to this one in the Banque de France - Detail: The bands to the left (back) of the head. On most coins these fall straight down; on this one they curl backwards towards the inscription. It's the reverse which is really odd, however. On all the other coins the handles of the hammers point the other way, towards the end of the mint name, METALLVM. On this one they're the other way up! And on all other coins they are clearly around two coin dies - the objects between which the metal disc was placed. A 9th century forgery? Or just a one-off coin - there are other very barbarous coins of Melle known from the period (see my fourth picture)." Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 10/08/2017 08:35 am Great find, perhaps unique. Neat acquisition. Quite a run of medievals you've posted in the last 24 hours. Nice to have you here. Thanks for sharing the info and images! Report this Post to the Staff
Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 10/08/2017 11:44 am Thanks Bob. It helps with collecting that I live in an area that was the center of trade routes in medieval times. A lot of interesting stuff lies just beneath our feet. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/08/2017 1:48 pm Super coin. These are on my wish list. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 10/08/2017 4:03 pm Seriously fantastic finds. Congratulations and thanks for sharing some beautiful and rare pieces. Report this Post to the Staff
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