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Denier - Pepin the Short Meaux
| Silver | 0.90 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 751-768 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄264) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.90 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram above three pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MELDIS
Translation: Meaux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Meaux) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 0.90 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 implemented by Pepin to centralize power and promote economic growth within his kingdom. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from previous coinage, which had been made of gold or other base metals, and it helped to establish a new standard for currency across Europe.
