Unified Carolingian Empire Denier - Charlemagne, 768 – 771
Arles mint; CARLVS
Information
Country
Unified Carolingian Empire
Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency
Pound
(751 – 843)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
768 – 771
Ruler
Charlemagne (Karolus)
(768–814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.39
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 768 to 771. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.39 g.
- Obverse
- Legend in two lines separated by a crosslet and two groups of three pellets. (Charles.)
- Reverse
- Cross under a bar and with legend in quarters. (City of Arles.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (768-771) | — | Nouchy #10: no crosslet in obverse. | ||
| ND (768-771) | — | Nouchy #10A: crosslet in obverse. |
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