© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Pepin the Short Paris
| Silver | 1.26 g | - |
| 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 | 1.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Anchored cross surmounted by a cross, at its base three pellets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Paris) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.26 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 larger monetary reform that helped to establish a uniform system of currency across the Carolingian Empire, which facilitated trade and commerce throughout the region.
