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Tremissis - Charlemagne Chur
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 773-781 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#187932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
᛭ FLAVIA · CVRIA · M ·
CIVI
Unabridged legend: FLAVIA CURIA CIVITAS
Translation: City of Chur.
Comment
With the capitulary of Mantua, Charlemagne finally imposed the sole use of silver denarii in Italy, a few years after his conquest in 773.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tremissis - Charlemagne (Chur) (773-781) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Gold is that it features an image of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during Charlemagne's reign, which lasted from 768 to 814, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
