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Denier - Charlemagne Geneva mint
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
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| Year | 771-793 |
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the royal monogram of Charlemagne formed by the interlaced letters C, A, R, O, L, V, and S arranged in a cruciform pattern, a device characteristic of early Carolingian coinage. The monogram is boldly rendered in raised relief against a flat field, with the letters distributed across the four quadrants defined by a plain cross. A beaded or toothed border encircles the design, consistent with hammered silver deniers of this period. The lettering reads CAROLVS, the Latinised form of Charles, distributed around and within the monogram. The overall execution is typical of the first coinage reform under Charlemagne, displaying vigorous if irregular die-cutting. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CARO LVS (Translation: Charles.) |
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