Denier - Charlemagne Laon mint

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year768-793
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.17 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#128-129, Gariel Car#VII/60, Nouchy#33 (p.52), Depeyr Car#478, Prou Car#268
Obverse descriptionLegend in two lines.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARO LVS
(Translation: Charles.)
Reverse descriptionCircular legend around a crosslet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL.A.VDVN
(Translation: Laon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (768-793)  - -
Catalog ID8087133780
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