© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short Holy Cross Abbey; RP
| Silver | 1.32 g | 17 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 | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular legend around a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCI CRVCIS
Translation: Holy Cross.
Comment
This abbey can be the one from Metz, Poitiers or Orleans.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.
