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Denier - Charlemagne Liege
| Silver | 0.97 g | - |
| 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 | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEO
DICO
Translation: Liege.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Liege) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Unified Carolingian Empire, which Charlemagne ruled, was a period of relative stability and prosperity, and the coinage issued during this time reflected the growing economic power of the empire. The use of silver in the coinage was a significant departure from earlier coinage, which was often made of base metals, and it speaks to the growing wealth and influence of the empire that they were able to produce coins of such high quality. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 0.97g suggests that it was carefully crafted and regulated, indicating a high level of precision and control in the minting process.
