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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Arles mint; CARLVS
| Silver | 1.39 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-771 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross under a bar and with legend in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Λ R D IS
Unabridged legend: ARELATE CIVITAS
Translation: City of Arles.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving.Coupland takes up the hypothesis of Grierson according to which the very first types of the reign of Charlemagne, with non-standardized legends like here, ceased to be struck in 771, after the death of Carloman.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Arles mint; CARLVS) (768-771) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.39 g is that it features an image of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was the King of the Franks and the first Holy Roman Emperor. He played a significant role in unifying Western Europe and was a powerful leader during his reign. The coin's design was likely meant to symbolize his power and influence.
