© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Benedict VI / Benedict VII and emperor Otto I / Otto II papal bust ND
| Silver | 1.52 g | 19.11 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict VI (Benedictus VI) (972-974) Benedict VII (Benedictus VII) (975-983) |
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) Otto II the Red (980-983) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 973-983 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 19.11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in two lines separated by a line, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RO
MA
✠ SCS PETR OTTO
Translation:
Rome.
Otto; Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political leaders. The papal bust on the coin represents Pope Benedict VI and Pope Benedict VII, while the emperor's bust represents Emperor Otto I and Emperor Otto II. This combination reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the time, where the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire were closely linked.
