Unified Carolingian Empire Denier - Charlemagne, 812 – 814

Christian legend

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Unified Carolingian Empire Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency Pound (751 – 843)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 812 – 814
Ruler Charlemagne (Karolus) (768–814)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.53
Diameter (mm) 19.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 812 to 814. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.3 mm and weighs 1.53 g.

Obverse
Draped and laureate bust right, with mustache, laurel wreath girded in his hair. (Charles, august emperor.)
Reverse
Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross. (Christian religion.)

Mintage & Variants

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.