© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Pepin the Short Quentovic
| Silver | 1.12 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 | 1.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering on 2 lines with a line in between.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVCCI
VVIC
Translation: Quentovic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Quentovic) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.12 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 production also signifies the importance of this precious metal in medieval trade and commerce.
