Denier - Formosus and emperor Arnulf ND
896 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Formosus (891-896) |
| Emperor | Arnulf of Carinthia (Arnulf von Kärnten) (896-899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 896 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ ARNOLFVS IP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Arnulf.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Formosus and emperor Arnulf ND (896) from Papal States made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The Papal States, which were a series of territories in central Italy under the direct rule of the Pope, were facing challenges from both within and outside their borders. The coin's minting in 896 CE, during the reign of Pope Formosus and Emperor Arnulf, marked a time of significant change and turmoil in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Papal States during this period.
