Denier - Eugene II and emperor Louis I ND (824-827) front Denier - Eugene II and emperor Louis I ND (824-827) back
Denier - Eugene II and emperor Louis I ND (824-827) photo
© Museo Nazionale Romano

Denier - Eugene II and emperor Louis I ND

 
Silver - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Eugene II (Eugenius II) (824-827)
Emperor
Louis the Pious (814-840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
824-827
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (772-983)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#117458
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMA
✠ LVDOVVICVS IMP

Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Louis.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Eugene II and emperor Louis I ND (824-827) from Papal States made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and classical imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Eugene II, while the reverse side features an image of the Emperor Louis I, along with the inscription "LVDOVICVS IMP," which stands for "Louis, Emperor." The coin also includes imagery of the Christian cross and other religious symbols, reflecting the influence of the Catholic Church during this time period. This blending of religious and classical themes is a distinctive feature of medieval coinage and makes this coin an interesting piece of history.