Unified Carolingian Empire Denier - Pepin the Short, 751 – 754
Melle mint
Information
Country
Unified Carolingian Empire
Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency
Pound
(751 – 843)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
751 – 754
Ruler
Pepin the Short (Pippinus)
(751–768)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 751 to 754. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Four pelletized letters separated by a pelletized median bar; graining all around. The C and median bar can be interpreted as a retrograde P.
- Reverse
- Monogram "ME" representing Melle; cross pattée over the M; Ɔ to the left of the M in the form of a wide lunula; two globules between the jambs of the M; graining around the rim.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (751-754) | — |
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