© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denier - Formosus and emperor Guy of Spoleto St. Peter bust ND
| Silver | 1.15 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Formosus (891-896) |
| Emperor | Guy III of Spoleto (891-894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 891-894 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ VVIDO IMP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Guy.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Formosus, who was the first pope to issue coins with his own image on them, instead of the traditional image of St. Peter. This coin features a bust of St. Peter on one side and the emperor Guy of Spoleto on the other, signifying the political alliance between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during that time.
