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Denier - Charlemagne Tiel
| Silver | 1.10 g | 19 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 | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under an axe and above a crozier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONA
Translation: Tiel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Tiel) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.10 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful and influential leader in European history. Charlemagne was responsible for the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a revival of art, literature, and culture, and he also played a significant role in the development of the European economy and monetary system. The coin's design and minting process would have been overseen by the Carolingian Empire's central authority, and it would have been used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.
