Denier - Pepin the Short (Saint Cyricus abbey of Clermont) (751-768) front Denier - Pepin the Short (Saint Cyricus abbey of Clermont) (751-768) back
Denier - Pepin the Short (Saint Cyricus abbey of Clermont) (751-768) photo
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Denier - Pepin the Short Saint Cyricus abbey of Clermont

 
Silver 1.26 g 17 mm
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
1.26 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#345984
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend in two lines under a bar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCI CI
RICI

Translation: Saint Cyricus.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian Empire and played a significant role in the establishment of the European feudal system.