Charlemagne
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jstack
What monetary reforms did Charlemagne introduce and why were they important?
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Mallorean
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He abolished the system based on the gold sou; instead he instituted the silver standard.
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At the time of his reign gold was rare; the silver standard made trade easier and unified the currencies in circulation.
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