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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Pepin II Poitiers
| Silver | 1.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aquitaine (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin II (845-848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 845-848 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pepin's monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PECTAVO
Translation: Poitiers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pepin II, who was the son of Charles the Bald and the King of Aquitaine from 845 to 848. Despite his short reign, Pepin II played an important role in the Carolingian Renaissance, which was a period of cultural and intellectual revival in Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.70 grams, is a testament to the economic and artistic achievements of that era.
