© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charlemagne Saint Mary church of Laon; monogram
| Silver | 1.79 g | - |
| 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 | 1.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCA MARIA
Translation: St. Mary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a monogram of Charlemagne, which was a common feature on coins during his reign. The monogram is a stylized combination of the letters "C" and "A" and was used to represent Charlemagne's name and title. This particular coin was minted during the Unified Carolingian Empire, which was a period of unity and stability in Europe under Charlemagne's rule.
