Denier at anchored cross (Paris) (700-750) front Denier at anchored cross (Paris) (700-750) back
Denier at anchored cross (Paris) (700-750) photo
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Denier at anchored cross Paris

 
Silver 1.04 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Neustria (Frankish Kingdoms)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
700-750
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Denier (670-750)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#194034
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Anchored cross with pendilia hanging from crossbar; pellets under each arc and below each pendilium; annulets at end of each bar.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first King of the Franks to issue a standardized coinage across his kingdom. This coin, the Denier at anchored cross (Paris), was part of that standardized currency system and features an anchor symbol on one side, which represents the Christian faith and the hope of salvation.