© Cahn Auction 55
© Cahn Auction 55
Denier - Pepin the Short
| Silver | 0.87 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 | 0.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#390283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAR
CS
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 0.87 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.
