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Denier - Pepin the Short Amiens
| Silver | 1.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 751-768 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄264) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend as a monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AMEIAN
Translation: Amiens.
Comment
The reverse resembles the type encountered on a Denier of Charlemagne (see link below) which is therefore prior to the version where the monogram is replaced by the bilinear inscription of the name of the city.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Amiens) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.02 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first King of the Franks to issue a standardized coinage across his empire. This coin was a significant innovation in the history of currency, as it helped to establish a uniform system of currency across the Carolingian Empire, facilitating trade and commerce.
