© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Pepin the Short
| Silver | 1.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 751-768 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRXC
Unabridged legend: REX FRANCORUM
Translation: King of the Franks.
Comment
Type absent from reference works. Reading the FRAnCorum ReX obverse would explain the presence of the letter C.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Pepin the Short is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. Pepin the Short was the first Carolingian king to issue a standardized currency across his empire, which helped to simplify trade and commerce. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.04 grams, was a significant departure from the various barbarous radiates coins that had been used previously and marked a shift towards a more centralized and organized monetary system.
