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Coin Showing Ludwig III (Louis III (the Pious))

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin shows a portrait of Ludwig III. The coin is circular with a dark brown color and visible signs of wear and tear. The coin has a jagged edge with several cracks and breaks around its circumference. The front side features a raised image of a man standing, wearing a robe and holding a scepter, surrounded by a circle and another circle with writing.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
German, possibly Thuringia
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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