Denier - Pepin the Short (Reims mint; RxF) (751-768) front Denier - Pepin the Short (Reims mint; RxF) (751-768) back
Denier - Pepin the Short (Reims mint; RxF) (751-768) photo
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Denier - Pepin the Short Reims mint; RxF

 
Silver 0.80 g -
Description
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
0.80 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#346013
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend under a bar and above a cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REM

Unabridged legend: REMIS

Translation: Reims.

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.