© 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 Peter abbey of Corbie
| Silver | 1.36 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Pepin the Short (Pippinus) (751-768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 751-768 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCI
PETRI
Translation: Saint Peter.
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 Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a revival of art, literature, and culture in Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries.
