FRANCE / CAROLINGIENS - FRANCE / CAROLINGIAN Louis the Pious (814-840). Solidus, Frisian imitation of the solidus of Louis the Pious ND (c.850-880), Frise. Av (at 6 o'clock) IIIVVIS + c IIIVC. Bust draped and laurelled right. Rv. + IVIOIIIISISIIIIIIIV. Cross pattée. MEC - (cf. 752-756); Gold - 4.05 g - 22 mm - 5 h NGC WITH DETAILS EDGE FILING, DAMAGED (8707073-001). Traces on the edge. The blank is slightly warped. Weak strike in the centre, scratches on the bust. With a golden patina. Rare. TTB. The very rare solidus of Louis the Pious, probably made in 816 (3 known examples?), is abundantly copied by a production attributed to Friesland, due to the many local finds. More than 120 different examples of this issue are known, initially in a good style (c.830-840) and then in a more and more degenerate style (c.850-880), including the majority of examples. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.