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Denier - Pepin the Short in the name of Robert
| Silver | 1 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERO
DBE
RT
Translation: Robert.
Comment
This name corresponds to Rodbertus, missus of Pepin. Died before 764, he is the very first known member of the Robertian family. K. F. Werner proposed to identify it with Chrodebertus, count in Hesbaye (between Namur and Liège), mentioned in 741. Werner demonstrated that Chrod is identical to Rot and corresponds to Rot-bert (Robert), name used in each generation by his descendants.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 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 gram, 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.
