© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Limoges
| Silver | 1.14 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar, a cross below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEM
Unabridged legend: Lemovicas
Translation: Limoges.
Comment
There are many different types of engraving.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Limoges) 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 coin's minting also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during the time period.
