Unified Carolingian Empire Denier - Charlemagne, 768 – 793
Melle mint; CAROLVS
Information
Country
Unified Carolingian Empire
Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency
Pound
(751 – 843)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
768 – 793
Ruler
Charlemagne (Karolus)
(768–814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.28
Diameter (mm)
18.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 768 to 793. Struck in Silver. Measures 18.4 mm and weighs 1.28 g.
- Obverse
- CARO/LVS on two lines, within a beaded circle. (Charles.)
- Reverse
- Letters arranged in circle around a sunburst. (Melle.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (768-793) | — | € 2200,00 | € 2200,00 | MEDOLVS | 100% | |
| ND (768-793) | — | — | — | METOLO |
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