Denier - Charlemagne Amiens mint; monogram

Reverse

Monogram AMB around a crosslet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMB

Unabridged legend: AMBIANUM

Translation: Amiens.

Comment

Gariel, having given his copy to Amiens, rectifies it in Amboise, the third letter read as a B for AMBACIA VICVS. Depeyrot returns to Amiens without explanation, while Morrison and Grunthal remain more cautious, leaving Atelier undetermined.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Gariel, après avoir donné son exemplaire à Amiens, rectifie à Amboise, la troisième lettre lue comme un B pour AMBACIA VICVS. Depeyrot reprend Amiens sans explication tandis que Morrison et Grunthal restent plus prudents en laissant atelier indéterminé.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. He played a significant role in unifying Western Europe and was a major proponent of education, art, and religion during his reign. The coin's design reflects the importance of Charlemagne in European history and serves as a reminder of his lasting impact on the continent.

• medieval
• europe