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Denier - Pepin the Short Marsal
| Silver | 0.98 g |
| 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 | 0.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend as a monogram under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARL
Translation: Marsal.
Comment
Alain Poinsignon proposes an attribution of this monogram to Marsal. The letter S is missing, probably to avoid possible confusion with the Marseille mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin featuring Pepin the Short (Marsal) from the Unified Carolingian Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. Pepin the Short was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the Frankish territories, and the coinage issued during his reign reflects the growing power and influence of the Carolingian Empire. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the empire's wealth and resources at the time.
![Denier - Pepin the Short Saint Mar[...] monastery front](/storage/images/Denier-Pepin-the-Short-Saint-Mar-monastery_345914_1.webp)
![Denier - Pepin the Short Saint Mar[...] monastery back](/storage/images/Denier-Pepin-the-Short-Saint-Mar-monastery_345914_2.webp)