Denier - John VIII and emperor Louis II ND (872-875) front Denier - John VIII and emperor Louis II ND (872-875) back
Denier - John VIII and emperor Louis II ND (872-875) photo
© Museo Nazionale Romano

Denier - John VIII and emperor Louis II ND

 
Silver 1.24 g 21.84 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
John VIII (Ioannes VIII) (872-882)
Emperor
Louis II (850-875)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
872-875
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (772-983)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
21.84 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#347424
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMA
✠ LVDOVVICVS IP

Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Louis.

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 John VIII, while on the other side, it features the image of Emperor Louis II, highlighting the complex relationship between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (872-875)  - - - - - -

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