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Denier - Charlemagne Marseille
| Silver | 1.14 g | 16 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 | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with mint name in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M A SL S
Unabridged legend: Massilia
Translation: Marseille.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Marseille) (771-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.14 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful and influential leader in European history. Charlemagne was responsible for the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of art, literature, and culture in Europe. This coin, which features an image of Charlemagne on one side and a cross on the other, is a tangible representation of the impact that Charlemagne had on European history and culture.
