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Denier - John XII and emperor Otto I hand ND
| Silver | 1.46 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XII (Ioannes XII) (955-962) |
| Emperor | Otto I the Great (Otto I) (962-973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 962-963 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blessing hand in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SCS PETRVS
Translation: Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the image of Emperor Otto I (also known as Otto the Great) and Pope John XII shaking hands. This design was meant to symbolize the alliance between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States, and it is a rare example of a coin that depicts both a secular leader and a religious leader together.
