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Denier - Charlemagne Saint Sulpitius abbey of Bourges
| Silver | 1.14 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 | 1.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line and under three pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCI
SLPI
Translation: Saint Sulpitius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. He played a significant role in unifying Western Europe and was a major figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of art, literature, and culture during his reign.
