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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charlemagne Chartres mint; KARETES
| Silver | 1.31 g | - |
| 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 | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 0781 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KARE
TES
Translation: Chartres.
Comment
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 this coin 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 major figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of art, literature, and culture during his reign.
