Denier - Charlemagne (Sens mint; monogram) (793-812) front Denier - Charlemagne (Sens mint; monogram) (793-812) back
Denier - Charlemagne (Sens mint; monogram) (793-812) photo
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Denier - Charlemagne Sens mint; monogram

 
Silver 1.63 g 21 mm
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
1.63 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#339584
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross in a beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ഗENNEഗ

Translation: Sens.

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.