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Solidus - Charlemagne Uzès
| Gold | 2.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 771-793 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VCE
CIA
Translation: Uzès.
Comment
These Solidi were, according to Grierson, to have a ceremonial and not a monetary role, in particular because of the very variable weight of the rare coins that have come down to us.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Charlemagne (Uzès) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The Unified Carolingian Empire, which Charlemagne ruled, was a period of relative stability and prosperity, and the introduction of a standardized gold coin like the Solidus helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire. The coin's design, featuring an image of Charlemagne on one side and a cross on the other, also reflects the influence of Christianity during this time period.
