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Denier - Charlemagne Agen mint
| Issuer | Carolingian Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 793-812 |
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| Reference(s) | Nouchy#82 (p.70), Gariel Car#XXII/26, Morrison#177-179, Prou Car#792-794, MEC I#735-736, Depeyr Car#1 |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ CΛRLVS REX FR (Translation: Charles, king of Franks.) |
| Reverse description | Central field displays the monogram of Charlemagne — the Karolus monogram — formed by an interlaced arrangement of the letters C, A, R, O, L, V, S within a beaded inner circle, a design emblematic of the post-793 Carolingian monetary reform. The surrounding circular legend reads AGINO, identifying the mint of Agen (Aquitaine), preceded by a cross pommée. The lettering between the beaded inner circle and the irregular outer edge follows the same bold Carolingian epigraphic style as the obverse. The overall design reflects the standardised type imposed across the empire under Charlemagne's monetary reform, asserting royal authority through the ubiquitous royal monogram. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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