© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Charlemagne Amiens
| Silver | 1.25 g | - |
| 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 | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
AM/BIAN in two lines separated by a line. Titulus on top of the N.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AM/BIAN
Unabridged legend: AMBIANUM
Translation: Amiens.
Comment
Extremely rare type (only 3 examples listed by Depeyrot). Gariel had not had a copy in hand and described it on the basis of a drawing by Combrousse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Amiens) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.25 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful king and emperor who played a significant role in European history. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and promotion of education and art. The coin's design likely reflects the influence of Charlemagne's reign and may feature an image of the king himself or other symbols associated with his rule.
