© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Tours
| Silver | 1.17 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 | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crosslet in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRNIS
Translation: Tours.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Tours) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.17 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 political system. The coin's design and minting process would have been overseen by Charlemagne himself, making it a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and cultural achievements of his reign.
