© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Leo III and emperor Charlemagne ND
| Silver | 1.68 g | 22.83 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Leo III (795-816) |
| Emperor | Charlemagne (Karolus Magnus) (800-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 800-814 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 22.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPA
✠ CARLVS
Translation: Emperor Charles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two prominent figures in history, Leo III and Charlemagne, who were both influential leaders in their time. Leo III was the Pope from 800-814 and Charlemagne was the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 800-814. This coin was minted during their concurrent reigns and features both of their images on opposite sides, signifying the alliance and collaboration between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during that period.
