© Numis.be - Joselito Eeckhout
© Numis.be - Joselito Eeckhout
Denier - Charlemagne Dinant
| Silver | 1.0 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in two lines separated by an underline.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO/NEII
Translation: Dinant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Dinant) 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.
