© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Empuries
| Silver | 1.01 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ INPVRIΛS
Translation: Empuries.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Empuries) (793-812) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.01 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful and influential leader in European history. Charlemagne was responsible for the expansion of the Carolingian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire in Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and minting were likely overseen by Charlemagne himself, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the time.
