Denier - Charlemagne Lyon 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 1.91 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Morrison#167, Prou Car#–, Gariel Car#XXIV/90, Nouchy#107 (p.81)
Obverse description Laureate bust facing right, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ KΛROLVS IMP ΛVG
(Translation: Charles, emperor august.)
Reverse description City gate, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ LVGDVNVM
(Translation: Lyon.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (812-814) - -
Numisquare ID 8863523960
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