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© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - John X St. Peter bust ND
| Silver | 0.77 g | 20.37 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | John X (Ioannes X) (914-928) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 914-915 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 20.37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of St. Peter, legend on the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS PETRVS
Translation: Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - John X (St. Peter bust) ND (914-915) from Papal States made of Silver weighing 0.77 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope John X, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features a bust of St. Peter, which symbolizes the Pope's role as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Additionally, the coin's silver content and small weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
