Denier - Adelchis (star) (853-867) front Denier - Adelchis (star) (853-867) back
Denier - Adelchis (star) (853-867) photo
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Denier - Adelchis star

 
Silver 1.01 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Benevento (Lombard Kingdom)
Prince
Adelchis (853-878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
853-867
Value
1 Denier (1⁄12)
Currency
Solidus (668-897)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.01 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#350382
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Latin cross sided with pellets, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S.C.A MARIA

Unabridged legend: Sancta Maria

Translation: St. Mary.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier - Adelchis (star) coin from Benevento (Lombard Kingdom) is that it features a unique star-shaped design on the reverse side, which is unlike any other coin design from that time period.