Denier - Pepin the Short (Trier) (751-768) front Denier - Pepin the Short (Trier) (751-768) back
Denier - Pepin the Short (Trier) (751-768) photo
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Denier - Pepin the Short Trier

 
Silver 0.94 g 13 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
0.94 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#345871
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Circular legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TPEFERIP

Unabridged legend: Treveris

Translation: Trier.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Trier) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 0.94 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first King of the Franks to issue a standardized coinage across his empire. This coin was part of a larger monetary reform that helped to establish a uniform system of currency throughout the Carolingian Empire, making trade and commerce easier and more efficient.