© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Uzès mint; monogram
| Silver | 1.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 771-793 |
| 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#345581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VCE
CIA
Translation: Uzès.
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 way to authenticate the coin and to distinguish it from other coins issued by different mints.
