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© Fifi81
Denier with monogram Melle
| Silver | 1.17 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Frankish Kingdom (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 740-750 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denier (670-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Letters AEN in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEN
Comment
Bernard Seguin places this program in the 740s.
Bernard Seguin; 2023. "À Melle, les premières monnaies de Pépin le Bref font la transition". Bulletin de la Société française de numismatique, volume 78, 09, pages 376-381.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Pepin the Short, who was the first king of the Carolingian dynasty and played a significant role in the unification of the Frankish kingdoms.
