© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Mouzon
| Silver | 1.01 g | 18 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 | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOS
WO
Translation: Mouzon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Mouzon) 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 the earlier bronze coins, and it marked a shift towards a more valuable and durable currency. Additionally, the coin's design, which features Charlemagne in a regal pose, symbolized the power and authority of the emperor and the empire.
