Denier - Charlemagne (Roses) (793-812) front Denier - Charlemagne (Roses) (793-812) back
Denier - Charlemagne (Roses) (793-812) photo
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Denier - Charlemagne Roses

 
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Unified Carolingian Empire
King
Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
793-812
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#124954
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monogram within a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ROD✠DΛ

Translation: Roses.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Roses) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charlemagne, who was king of the Franks and emperor of the Carolingian Empire. Charlemagne implemented a number of economic and monetary reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a standardized system of coinage, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire. The Denier - Charlemagne (Roses) coin was part of this standardized system and was widely used throughout the empire.