Denier - Charlemagne Paris mint, anchored cross

€2.00
IssuerUnified Carolingian Empire
Year768-793
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (751-843)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.11 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Depeyr Car#757, Morrison#229, Nouchy#51 (p.57), Gariel Car#IX/104, Prou Car#316
Obverse descriptionLegend in two lines in a beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARO LVS
(Translation: Charles.)
Reverse descriptionAnchored cross topped with a crosslet and with pellets in quarters.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (768-793)  - -
Catalog ID6831016280
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