Denier - Stephen IV and emperor Louis I ND (816-817) front Denier - Stephen IV and emperor Louis I ND (816-817) back
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Denier - Stephen IV and emperor Louis I ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Stephen IV (Stephanus IV) (816-817)
Emperor
Louis the Pious (814-840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
816-817
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (772-983)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#117455
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

IMP monogram, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IMP
✠ LODOICVS

Translation: Emperor Louis.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Stephen IV and emperor Louis I ND (816-817) from Papal States made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of religious and political imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Stephen IV, the Pope at the time, while the other side features Louis I, the Holy Roman Emperor. This dual representation reflects the complex relationship between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during this period, with both religious and political leaders vying for power and influence.