2025 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coin - Commander Series - and Poster Bundle
The Commander Series by Scottsdale Mint highlights remarkable design and masterful craftsmanship, offering gold and silver coins in various sizes and finishes.
Each release honors iconic historical figures who left a lasting mark as influential leaders. Past editions have featured Napoleon Bonaparte, General Patton, Hernán Cortés, Emperor Julius Caesar, and Ulysses S. Grant, now joined by Charlemagne.
Charlemagne, “Charles the Great” in French, was one of the most influential rulers in European history and the founder of what became the Holy Roman Empire. As King of the Franks and later Emperor, he united much of Western and Central Europe under his reign, laying the foundation for what would become the modern European states we know today. His greatest achievements as a ruler included the promotion of learning and culture during what is known as the Carolingian Renaissance, as well as reforms in administration, law, and the church that helped stabilize and strengthen his empire. His reign from 768-814 AD revived centralized authority in Western Europe at a time when it had fragmented after the fall of Rome hundreds of years before.
As a military commander, Charlemagne proved himself both bold and strategic. He led successful campaigns against the Saxons, Lombards, Avars, and other groups, steadily expanding his empire and securing its borders. One of his most notable campaigns was the Siege of Pavia in 773–774, where Charlemagne crossed the alps to decisively defeat the Lombard Kingdom in Northern Italy at the Pope’s request. The siege lasted through the harsh winter but Charlemagne stood firm, starving the city into submission. Charlemagne proved his fairness by sparing the city from destruction and exiling the former king. This victory ended Lombard rule and allowed Charlemagne to claim the title of King of the Lombards, further solidifying his power in Europe. His combination of military skill and vision as a statesman earned him recognition as the "Father of Europe" and a central figure in shaping the medieval world.
Today, SD Bullion offers 2025 5 oz Charlemagne Silver Coins with an exclusive Poster Bundler.
Coin Highlights
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Contains 5 oz of .9999 pure silver;
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Bullion coin;
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Produced by the Scottsdale Mint;
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Sixth strike of the Commander Series;
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Colored Poster included;
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Bears a $5 monetary denomination and legal tender status in Samoa;
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The reverse displays the Coat of Arms of Samoa;
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The obverse showcases Charlemagne’s portrayal.
The Design
The obverse features Charlemagne’s effigy, adorned with an Imperial crown created in the 10th century for coronations of the Holy Roman emperors. It is encircled by the engravings “CHARLEMAGNE” and “2025.”
The reverse displays the Coat of Arms of Samoa and the engravings that describe the coin’s monetary denomination, purity, metal content, and weight through the engravings “FIVE DOLLARS,” “9999 FINE SILVER - 5 TROY OZ.”
The Poster
An exclusive colorized poster of a crowned Charlemagne at the Siege of Pavia holding a sword and the “globus cruciger” accompanies this 2025 5 oz Silver Coin.
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