© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short Laon
| 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#345876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name as a monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANDVN◊
Unabridged legend: LANDUNO
Translation: Laon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Laon) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.32 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian dynasty and played a significant role in the unification of the Frankish territories.
