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Denier - Pepin the Short Valenciennes
| Silver | 1.03 g | - |
| 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 | 1.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#346011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend under a bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: UAL +
Translation: Valenciennes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Valenciennes) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.03 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.
