© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Gregory IV and emperor Lothair I ND
| Silver | 1.23 g | 23.85 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory IV (Gregorius IV) (827-844) |
| Emperor | Lothair I (840-855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-844 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 23.85 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIVS
* HLOTHARIVS I
Unabridged legend: LOTHARIUS PIUS IMPERATOR
Translation: Emperor Lothair the Pious.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political imagery. On one side, it bears the image of Pope Gregory IV, while on the other, it features the image of Emperor Lothair I. This reflects the complex relationship between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during this time period. Despite the tensions between the two powers, this coin serves as a symbol of their cooperation and shared influence.
