© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - John X and emperor Berengar I bust ND
| Silver | 0.62 g | 21.46 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | John X (Ioannes X) (914-928) |
| Emperor | Berengar I of Friuli (915-924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 915-924 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 21.46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ BERENGARIV MP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Berengar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political tension between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features the bust of Pope John X and Emperor Berengar I on opposite sides, symbolizing the power struggle between the two entities. Despite this tension, the coin was still widely accepted and used as a form of currency throughout Europe during the 10th century.
