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Denier de Charlemagne 781
| Location | France |
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| Type | Coin replica |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts a majestic effigy of Charlemagne in high relief, shown full-length holding a sceptre and orb, set against an architectural background with a coronation scene featuring bishops and courtiers. Two gilt replicas of the Carolingian denier of 781 are displayed in relief on either side — the obverse (left) bearing the Carolingian monogram and the reverse (right) featuring a cross — with the legends ORDRE TRAVAIL above and CULTURE below, flanked by the inscriptions DENIER and 781. |
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| Reverse description | The field features a composite heraldic design centred on a Gallic rooster within a circular medallion, surrounded by multiple shields bearing fleurs-de-lis, surmounted by a royal crown with radiating rays above. Two laurel branches frame the lower portion of the design. The circular legend reads 2000 ANS D'HISTOIRE MONÉTAIRE FRANÇAISE. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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