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Denier - Pepin the Short Maastricht
Silver | 1.29 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
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King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 751-768 |
Value | 1 Denier (1⁄264) |
Currency | Pound (751-843) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.29 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#345998 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rosette with groups of three pellets in quarters.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Maastricht) (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 Franks to issue a standardized coinage across his empire. This coin was part of a series of reforms Pepin implemented to strengthen his empire and promote economic growth. The coin's design features Pepin's name and title on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the alliance between the Frankish kingdom and the Catholic Church.