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Denier - Adelchis star
| Silver | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
