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Denier - Pepin the Short Chartres mint; RxF
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Cheron standing, holding two crosses, between two rows of pellets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Chartres mint; RxF) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian dynasty and played a significant role in the unification of the Frankish territories. The coin's design features an image of Pepin the Short on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's role as a Christian leader. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a significant departure from previous coinage, which was typically made of gold or other base metals. This change in material reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place during Pepin's reign, as the Carolingian Empire began to consolidate its power and expand its influence across Europe.
