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Denier - Charlemagne Avignon
| Silver | 1.13 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 | 1.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with legend in quarters, under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVINIO
Translation: Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Avignon) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.13 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was known for his military conquests and cultural reforms. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time, and its design may have been influenced by the artistic and cultural trends of the Carolingian Renaissance.
