Analyses élémentaires de monnaies de Charlemagne et Louis le Pieux du Cabinet des Médailles : l'Italie carolingienne et Venise
Guillaume Sarah|Marc Bompaire|Michael McCormick|Alessia Rovelli|Catherine Guerrot
The whole Carolingian denarii collection kept at the Cabinet des Médailles of Bibliothèque nationale de France struck in Italy between 781 and 822 under Charlemagne Louis Pious has been analysed, as well some later issues minted 855. analysis revealed an enduring increase silver fineness coins by two rulers 822, followed a slight decrease during second part Louis' reign (822- 840) that continued Lothar (840-855). results obtained also showed particularity Venice name from 818 to even though city was theoretically Byzantine rule : these are less fine than other ones, differ regarding content minor trace elements.
Revue Numismatique|HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)|HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)|HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)