© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Pepin the Short GADDO
| Silver | 1.13 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 | 1.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#390181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GΛD
DO
Comment
Gaddo is traditionnally considered as a moneyer, whereas it being an indetermined mint would be more probable.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Pepin the Short is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. Pepin the Short was the first Carolingian king to issue a standardized coinage across his empire, which helped to simplify trade and commerce across the region. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.13 grams, was an important part of that effort and played a significant role in the economy of the time.
