| Glossary ID | 215 |
|---|---|
| Title | Carolingian monetary system |
| Search Letter | C |
| Description | A currency structure introduced by Charlemagne in the late 8th century characterised by having three denominations in the ratio 1:20:240. Adopted by many European countries the units of which went under different names in the different languages. In Britain it was £sd - libra (pound), solidus (shilling) and denarius (penny). See <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolingian_monetary_system" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> for more details. |
| Last Update | 2022-12-31 12:52:35 |