The image of authority in Carolingian coinage: the image of a ruler and Roman imperial tradition
Ildar H. Garipzanov
This article examines the influence of Roman imperial symbols authority on Carolingian coinage. During brief period a specific &1squo;renewal’ in coinage 810s, there was an evident turn to tradition demonstrating authority. As result, image peace-making emperor coins during late third early fourth century employed for purpose legitimizing new Carolingians. image, however, not long-lived and gradually disappeared 820s 830s.
Early Medieval Europe