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

 
Silver 1.10 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
1.10 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#345771
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ΛDRΛ
DIS

Translation: Arras.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Arras) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was the King of the Franks and the Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in shaping European history. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, and his reign marked the beginning of the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival in Europe. The coin's design, which features an image of Charlemagne, reflects his importance and influence during this time period.