Denier - Pepin the Short (Verdun mint; VIRDVN) (751-768) front Denier - Pepin the Short (Verdun mint; VIRDVN) (751-768) back
Denier - Pepin the Short (Verdun mint; VIRDVN) (751-768) photo
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Denier - Pepin the Short Verdun mint; VIRDVN

 
Silver 1.11 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 (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (751-843)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.11 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#345887
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in two lines around a crosslet.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIR
DVN

Translation: Verdun.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Pepin the Short (Verdun mint; VIRDVN) (751-768) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.11 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian Empire and played a significant role in the formation of Europe's medieval political landscape.