Denier - Charlemagne (Chelles monastery) (793-812) front Denier - Charlemagne (Chelles monastery) (793-812) back
Denier - Charlemagne (Chelles monastery) (793-812) photo
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Denier - Charlemagne Chelles monastery

 
Silver 1.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Unified Carolingian Empire
King
Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
793-812
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#343883
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CALA MONAS

Translation: Monastery of Chelles.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Chelles monastery) (793-812) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.47 g 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 key figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of art, literature, and culture during his reign.