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Denier - Pepin the Short Lyon
| Silver | 1.29 g | 14.5 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 | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar, with a point in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVG
Unabridged legend: LUGDUNUM
Translation: Lyon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Lyon) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.29 g 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 formation of modern-day Europe.
