Frankish Gold Solidus, Charlemagne, 800 CE

Frankish Gold Solidus, Charlemagne, 800 CE

In 799 CE Charlemagne saved Pope Leo III from attackers who tried to blind him and pull out his tongue. In 800 CE, Pope Leo crowned Charlemagne emperor.

Obverse, Karolus Imperator Augustus.

Reverse, Christian Religion in a mixed Latin-Greek script so the P is an R and the C is an S.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for map of Europe in 800 CE.