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© CGB
Denier - Pepin the Short Cambrai
| Silver | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAMU
RAC◊
Unabridged legend: CAMARACUM
Translation: Cambrai.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Cambrai) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.1 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 part of a larger monetary reform that aimed to replace the various local currencies that were in use across the empire with a single, standardized currency. The introduction of this new coinage system helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems.
