© 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; circular legend
| Silver | 1.02 g | 18 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 | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular legend around a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCE.MIR.
Translation: St. Mary.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.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, which includes the circular legend and the image of Charlemagne, reflects the influence of the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual movement that took place during his reign.
