© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Carloman I Orleans, Saint-Aignan Church
| Silver | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Carloman I (Carlomannus) (768-771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-771 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Aignan standing, holding a crozier on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCI ANIAI
Translation: Saint Aignan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Carloman I (Orleans, Saint-Aignan Church) (768-771) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.28 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in 800 AD, was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of Western Europe. The coinage of this period, including the Denier, played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the empire. The fact that this coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was a high-quality coin that was meant to be used for large transactions. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Orleans, France, suggests that this city was an important center for coin production during this time period.
