© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Benedict VI / Benedict VII and emperor Otto I / Otto II St. Peter bust ND
| Silver | 1.81 g | 22.38 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 | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 22.38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Peter bust, legend on the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS PETRVS
Translation: Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political leaders. The coin bears the images of both Pope Benedict VI and Pope Benedict VII on one side, and Emperor Otto I and Emperor Otto II on the other side. This reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the time, where the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire were closely linked.
