A coin of Queen Fastrada and Charlemagne

Simon Coupland

doi:10.1111/emed.12640

A coin of Queen Fastrada and Charlemagne

Simon Coupland

Fryske Akademy (FA)

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Abstract

A Carolingian coin has recently been acquired by the Centre Charlemagne inAachen which represents an entirely unexpected and truly historic addition toour knowledge of the reign of Charlemagne, as it bears the name of his wifeFastrada. It is thefirst known example of a queen being named on aCarolingian coin, and because the coin type was only introduced in793and Fastrada died in August794, it can be very precisely dated. Charleswas almost certainly prompted to strike it by learning of pennies ofCynethryth minted by Offa in the late780s. The coinage reflects both theaffection in which Charlemagne held Fastrada and the power he was prepared to share with her.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	585-597
Journal	Early Medieval Europe
Volume	31
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/emed.12640
Publication status	Published - Nov 2023

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