Denier - Charlemagne (Aachen) (768-793) front Denier - Charlemagne (Aachen) (768-793) back
Denier - Charlemagne (Aachen) (768-793) photo
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Denier - Charlemagne Aachen

 
Silver 1.09 g -
Description
Issuer
Unified Carolingian Empire
King
Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
768-793
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.09 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#339753
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Monogram Rx F under a bar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Rx F

Unabridged legend: Rex Francorum

Translation: King of the Franks.

Comment

Nouchy suggests also an attribution to Soissons after Carloman's death.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Aachen) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.09 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful king that united much of Western Europe under his rule. This coin was used as a means of currency during that time and features an image of Charlemagne on one side and a cross on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (768-793)  - - - - - -

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