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Denier - Pepin the Short Dax
| Silver | 0.69 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 | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar and above a pellet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AQS
Unabridged legend: AQUIS
Translation: Dax.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Dax) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 0.69 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 system, which helped to promote trade and commerce across the empire.
