© 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; Rx F
| Silver | 1.34 g | 18 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 | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCI CRVCIS
Translation: Holy cross.
Comment
This abbey could be the one from Metz, Poitiers or Orleans.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 1.34 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.
