© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Adrian II and emperor Louis II ADRIAN monogram ND
| Silver | 1.30 g | 20.97 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Adrian II (Hadrianus II) (867-872) |
| Emperor | Louis II (850-875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 867-872 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 20.97 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ LVDOVVICVS IP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Louis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. The ADRIAN monogram on the coin represents Pope Adrian II, who was the Pope from 867 to 872, while the image of Emperor Louis II on the coin represents the secular power of the Holy Roman Empire. This combination of religious and political symbols highlights the complex relationship between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.
