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Denier - Pepin I bust and temple
818 year| Silver (.950) | 1.50 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin I (817-832, 834-838) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 818 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AQVITANORIVM
Translation: ... of Aquitaine.
Comment
According to Coupland, this is the only issue attributed to Pepin I, other types being of his son Pepin II. It was struck around 818 to commemorate Pepin's accession to the throne of Aquitaine in 817.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pepin I, who was the first Carolingian king and played a significant role in the early history of the Carolingian Empire.
