© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne St. Mary church of Laon
| Silver | 0.99 g | 16 mm |
| 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 | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line, under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCE
MRE
Translation: St. Mary.
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 European history and is considered one of the most important figures of the Middle Ages. The coin's design was inspired by the St. Mary church of Laon, which was built during Charlemagne's reign and is considered a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture.
