A coin of Queen Fastrada and Charlemagne.

  • Published In: Early Medieval Europe, 2023, v. 31, n. 4. P. 585 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Coupland, Simon 3 of 3

Abstract

A Carolingian coin has recently been acquired by the Centre Charlemagne in Aachen which represents an entirely unexpected and truly historic addition to our knowledge of the reign of Charlemagne, as it bears the name of his wife Fastrada. It is the first known example of a queen being named on a Carolingian coin, and because the coin type was only introduced in 793 and Fastrada died in August 794, it can be very precisely dated. Charles was almost certainly prompted to strike it by learning of pennies of Cynethryth minted by Offa in the late 780s. The coinage reflects both the affection in which Charlemagne held Fastrada and the power he was prepared to share with her. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Early Medieval Europe. 2023/11, Vol. 31, Issue 4, p585
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0963-9462
  • DOI:10.1111/emed.12640
  • Accession Number:172991093
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