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Denier - John XII ND
| Silver | 1.20 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XII (Ioannes XII) (955-962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 955-962 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ SCS PETRVS
Translation:
Rome.
Saint Peter.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of John XII (955-962), was made of silver and weighed 1.20 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Papal States during the Middle Ages, as it was widely used for everyday transactions. Its design featured an image of the Pope on one side and an image of St. Peter on the other, symbolizing the spiritual and temporal authority of the Papacy.
