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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short Chalon
| Silver | 1.25 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAVI
Unabridged legend: CAVILONIS
Translation: Chalon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Pepin the Short (Chalon) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first King of the Carolingian Empire and played a significant role in the unification of Western Europe. The coin's design features an image of Pepin the Short on one side and an image of a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign. The coin's silver content and small weight of 1.25 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
