© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne moneyer Walacarius
| Silver | 1.19 g | 16 mm |
| Location | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Walacarius |
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-793 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caption in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VVALA
CARI.
Translation: Walacarius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (moneyer Walacarius) (768-793) made of Silver weighing 1.19 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in shaping European history, and this coin is a tangible reminder of his legacy.
