Denier - Charlemagne Mainz mint, monogram

€1.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year793-812
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.75 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Depeyr Car#577-580, Morrison#91-93, Gariel Car#XIII/206-208, MEC I#741-742, Prou Car#30-32
Obverse descriptionMonogram in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CΛRLVS REX FR
(Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross in a beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MOGONTIΛ
(Translation: Mainz.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (793-812)  - -
ND (793-812)  - P instead of cross. -
ND (793-812)  - Three steps under the cross. -
Catalog ID7637313530
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