Nr. 107844093

Frankrig. Karl den Store (768-814). Denier (Melle)
Nr. 107844093

Frankrig. Karl den Store (768-814). Denier (Melle)
Denier, 771-781, Frankish kingdom, Charles I (Charlemagne). Mint: Melle.
Silver (ca 80 %).
Weight 1.20 g, diameter 17 mm.
Obverse: The king's name, CAROLVS (note the AR ligature).
Reverse: Name of the mint, MEDOLVS (L reversed), today's Melle in France.
This coin was minted in accordance with the Edict of Vernon of 755, which stipulated that a denier should weigh 1/264 of a Roman pound (327 g) — that is, 1.24 g. The mint at Melle — also known as Metallum — possessed large silver deposits and served as an important center for coin production until the 12th century.
Extra Fine (ungraded). The coin has a grey patina.
References: Depeyrot 605, Nouchy 44, Prou 684, Roberts 0895.
Provenance: CGB Live auction Dec 2018 (ref. bca_511301).
See images for correct impression.
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