Denier - Charlemagne Chartres mint, crossed S

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year768-771
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.11 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to0781
Reference(s) Morrison#153, Gariel Car#VI/25, Nouchy#21 (p.49), Prou Car#488, MEC I#721
Obverse descriptionLegend in two lines.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAR LVS
(Translation: Charles.)
Reverse descriptionCrossed S.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS CARNOTIS
(Translation: [Province of] Senonum. Chartres.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (768-771)  - -
Catalog ID5117462660
Comments