Denier - Charlemagne Arles mint, City gate

Issuer Unified Carolingian Empire
Year 812-814
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (751-843)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.64 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#198, Prou Car#–, Gariel Car#V/9, Nouchy#106 (p.80), Depeyr Car#58
Obverse description Laureate bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ D N KΛRLVS IMP ΛVG REX F ET L
(Translation: Our lord Charles, emperor august, king of the Franks and Lombards.)
Reverse description City gate, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering A.T.OELAR.E
(Translation: Arles.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (812-814) - -
Numisquare ID 8918003490
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