© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin II Bourges mint; bust
| Silver | 1.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin II (845-848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-852 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BITV
RICES
Translation: Bourges.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pepin II, who was the son of Louis the Pious and played a significant role in the Carolingian civil wars. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not minted in the traditional way but rather by a process called "facing," where a thin layer of silver was applied to a copper or bronze core. This technique was used to create a more durable coin that could withstand the wear and tear of circulation.
