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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short royal alms
| Silver | 1.35 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 | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines separated by lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELI
MOSI
NA
Translation: Alms.
Comment
This coinage was struck in the palace.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (royal alms) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.35 g is that it was used as a form of royal alms, which means that it was distributed by the king or queen to their subjects as a way of demonstrating their generosity and wealth. This practice was common during the Middle Ages and was seen as a way for the ruling monarch to demonstrate their piety and devotion to their people. The fact that these coins were made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, further highlights the significance and value of these coins.
