Denier - Charlemagne (Girona) (771-793) front Denier - Charlemagne (Girona) (771-793) back
Denier - Charlemagne (Girona) (771-793) photo
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Denier - Charlemagne Girona

 
Silver 1.27 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Unified Carolingian Empire
King
Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
771-793
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.27 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#345708
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend in two lines separated by a beaded line.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GER
VASI

Translation: Girona.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Girona) (771-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.27 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.