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© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Charlemagne Dorestad mint; francisca below
| Silver | 1.1 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 | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in two lines above a hatchet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ↃOR
STΛↃ
Unabridged legend: DORESTAD
Translation: Dorestad.
Comment
Several variants in the reverse legend are known, for example:DOO-STΠD:
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DODΛ(vertical)- TT (horizontal)
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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 Holy Roman Emperor. He played a significant role in European history and is considered one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages. The coin's design, which includes a depiction of Charlemagne and the francisca (a type of battle-axe) on the reverse side, reflects his influence and power during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (768-793) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Charlemagne (Dorestad mint; francisca below) (768-793) coin.
