© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Berengar I first coinage, as king
| Silver | 1.36 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Berengar I (888-889,898-900,902-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 888-889 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple at four columns with cross in top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XDITIANA RELIGIO
Translation: Christian religion.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Berengar I (first coinage, as king) (888-889) from Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) made of Silver weighing 1.36 g is that it features a unique design, with the king's name and title inscribed on one side, and a cross with four pelicans on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the king's role as a protector of the Christian faith and his people.
