Denier - Charlemagne Arles mint, City gate

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year812-814
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.64 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#198, Prou Car#–, Gariel Car#V/9, Nouchy#106 (p.80), Depeyr Car#58
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ D N KΛRLVS IMP ΛVG REX F ET L
(Translation: Our lord Charles, emperor august, king of the Franks and Lombards.)
Reverse descriptionCity gate, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringA.T.OELAR.E
(Translation: Arles.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (812-814)  - -
Catalog ID8918003490
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