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Denier - Pepin the Short Reims mint; RP
| Silver | 1.17 g | 18 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 | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large R between two crosslets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + R +
Translation: Reims.
Comment
Some attribute this type to Rouen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian Empire and played a significant role in the unification of Western Europe.
