© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Stephen V ND
| Silver | 1.07 g | 20.55 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Stephen V (Stephanus V) (885-891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 885-891 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 20.55 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ SCS PAVLVS
Translation:
Rome.
Saint Paul.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Stephen V (885-891), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 1.07 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout Europe, indicating the importance of the Papal States in the regional economy. Additionally, the coin's design featured the image of the Pope, highlighting the religious and political influence of the Papacy during that period.
