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Denier - Pepin the Short in the name of Georgius
| Silver | 1.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 754-768 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄264) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar and above a pellet, a crozier on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GR
Translation: Georgius.
Comment
The crozier on the reverse reinforces the attribution to George, Bishop of Ostia, missus Pepin and the Pope. He comes with Pope Etienne II who, on July 28, 754 in Saint-Denis, consecrated Pepin and his sons who are made patricians of the Romans. The prelate will remain in France until his death in 798.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 development of the Frankish Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 1.24 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar composition. This may indicate that the coin was intended for everyday use and was not intended to be a high-value denomination. Additionally, the fact that the coin is inscribed with the name "Georgius" suggests that it may have been minted in honor of Saint George, a popular Christian saint during the Middle Ages.
