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Denier - Guy of Spoleto
| Silver | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Guy III of Spoleto (889-894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 891-894 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XDIITIANA RELIGIO
Translation: Christian religion.
Interesting fact
The Guy of Spoleto Denier, minted during the Carolingian States' Kingdom of Italy, is an intriguing coin due to its unique design. One fascinating fact about this silver coin is that it features the first known use of a human portrait on a European coin. The obverse side bears the image of Guy of Spoleto, king and emperor, with a long beard and crown, while the reverse side shows the traditional cross symbol. This innovative design choice of including a human portrait paved the way for future coins to feature rulers' images, becoming a standard in coinage design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (891-894) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Guy of Spoleto (891-894) coin.
