© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Pepin the Short Saint Mary church of Laon
| Silver | 1.18 g | 15 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 | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines separated by a line and under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCA
MAR
Unabridged legend: SANCTA MARIA
Translation: Saint Mary.
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.
