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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charlemagne Treviso mint; monogram
| Silver | 1.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 773-793 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pellet in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + TARVISIO
Translation: Treviso.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique monogram on the reverse side, which represents the initials of Charlemagne's name (Karolus) in a stylized form. This monogram was used as a symbol of the Carolingian Empire and was featured on many coins minted during Charlemagne's reign.
