Denier - Charlemagne Lyon mint, City gate

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year812-814
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.91 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#167, Prou Car#–, Gariel Car#XXIV/90, Nouchy#107 (p.81)
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ KΛROLVS IMP ΛVG
(Translation: Charles, emperor august.)
Reverse descriptionCity gate, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ LVGDVNVM
(Translation: Lyon.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (812-814)  - -
Catalog ID8863523960
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