© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne moneyer Odalricus
| Silver | 1.11 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-793 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular legend around a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ODALRICVS
Translation: Odalricus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 unifying Western Europe and was a major proponent of the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of art, literature, and culture during his reign.
