© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Girona mint; monogram
| Silver | 0.74 g | 20 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 | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ GERVNDA
Translation: Girona.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique monogram on the reverse side, which represents the initials of Charlemagne's name in Latin: "KAROLVS" (Karolus). This monogram was only used on coins minted at the Girona mint during Charlemagne's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
