Denier - Charlemagne Melle mint, CAROLVS

Issuer Unified Carolingian Empire
Year 768-793
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (751-843)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.28 g
Diameter 18.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#727-728, Morrison#268, Nouchy#44 (p.55), Gariel Car#VIII/86-87 ; 89-91, Prou Car#681-687
Obverse description CARO/LVS on two lines, within a beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CARO LVS
(Translation: Charles.)
Reverse description Letters arranged in circle around a sunburst.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MEDOLVS
(Translation: Melle.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (768-793) - MEDOLVS -
ND (768-793) - METOLO -
Numisquare ID 3988273430
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