© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Charlemagne Roye
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| 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 | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in two lines separated by an underline.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RAV
DIO
Unabridged legend: RAUGIA
Translation: Roye.
Comment
The attribution to Roye, in the Somme, was proposed by Gariel and confirmed by S. Coupland, "Identification of two Carolingian monetary workshops", in BSFN (1989), p. 622-624. The Roye workshop was still active during the reign of Charles the Bald, whose deniers bear the legends RAVCI MONETE and RAVCIO PALACIO.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Charlemagne (Roye) 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 growth after the turmoil of the Dark Ages, and the introduction of a standardized coinage system helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire. The use of silver in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during that time.
