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Denier - Pepin the Short
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
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| Year | 751-768 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a large royal monogram composed of interlaced letters, characteristic of Carolingian regal coinage of the mid-8th century. The monogram, rendered in high relief with bold strokes, incorporates the letter R prominently, representing the Latin word REX (king). Pellets or small ornamental dots flank the monogram within the irregularly shaped flan. The die-cut lettering is deeply incised in the hammered silver surface, reflecting the rustic but authoritative style of early Carolingian minting. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a partial retrograde Latin legend arranged within the irregular flan, typical of early Carolingian deniers struck under Pepin the Short. The lettering, executed in the hammered technique, is set within the field without a surrounding border, with the characters showing the characteristic retrograde orientation noted in this emission. The die workmanship is rough yet deliberate, consistent with provincial Frankish minting practices of the 751–768 period. Pellet ornaments appear in the field alongside the abbreviated inscription. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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