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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Holy Cross Abbey
| Silver | 1.37 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-771 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 0781 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross, legend around; dots in the field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCI CRVCIS
Translation: Holy cross.
Comment
This monastery could be from Metz, Poitiers or Orleans.Coupland takes up the hypothesis of Grierson according to which the very first types of the reign of Charlemagne, with non-standardized legends like here, ceased to be struck in 771, after the death of Carloman.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Holy Cross Abbey) (768-771) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.37 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 European history and is considered one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages. The coin's design was inspired by the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual movement that took place during Charlemagne's reign and aimed to revive classical knowledge and art.
