© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Arnulf and Berengar I Milan
| Silver | 1.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arnulf of Carinthia (896-899) |
| King | Berengar I (888-889,898-900,902-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 898-899 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns replaced by letters MEDI, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDI
BERENCARIVS RIX
Translation:
Milan.
King Berengar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "King's name in the nominative case" formula, which would become a standard feature of medieval coinage. The inscription on the coin reads "ARNVLFVS REX" (Arnulf, King) in the nominative case, indicating that the king's name is being used as the subject of the sentence, rather than in the genitive case, which would have been used to indicate possession. This innovation in coinage design reflects the growing power and influence of the Carolingian dynasty during this period.
