Catalog
Denier - Pepin the Short
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
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| Year | 751-768 |
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| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays a stylized monogram composed of interlaced letters forming the name PIPINI in Carolingian monogram style, executed in bold relief typical of early medieval hammered coinage. A small cross surmounts the monogram, emphasizing the Christian authority of the Frankish ruler. Below the monogram, a horizontal bar or platform element grounds the design within the irregular flan. The overall composition reflects the transitional period of Carolingian monetary reform initiated under Pepin the Short. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | M PIPI (Translation: Pepin) |
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