© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short Condé-sur-l'Escaut
| Silver | 0.94 g | 16 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 | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C◊N
Unabridged legend: CONDATO
Translation: Condé.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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, the Denier, was a significant improvement over the previous coinage systems, which were often irregular and varied in weight and purity. The Denier was made of silver and weighed 0.94 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for trade and commerce. Its standardization and widespread use helped to facilitate economic growth and stability across the Unified Carolingian Empire.
