© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Stephen V and emperor Guy of Spoleto ND
891 year| Silver | 1.07 g | 22.10 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Stephen V (Stephanus V) (885-891) |
| Emperor | Guy III of Spoleto (891-894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 891 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 22.10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ VVIDO IMP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Guy.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Papal States, featuring Stephen V and Emperor Guy of Spoleto, has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being made of silver and weighing only 1.07 grams, it was still used as a standard circulation coin during its time. This speaks to the value and utility of the coin, despite its relatively small size and weight.
