© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
Denier - Stephen VI and emperor Lambert ND
897 year| Silver | 1.34 g | 21.70 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Stephen VI (Stephanus VI) (896-897) |
| Emperor | Lambert II of Spoleto (894-898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 897 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 21.70 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#349017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Citymonogram under a pellet in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
LAMVERTO IMP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Lambert.
Interesting fact
The Denier - Stephen VI and Emperor Lambert ND (897) coin from the Papal States is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The Papal States were a powerful and influential state in Italy, and the coinage issued during this period reflects the complex political and religious dynamics of the time. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1.34 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Stephen VI and Emperor Lambert on one side, which highlights the close relationship between the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire during this period. Overall, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of medieval Europe and the role that the Papal States played in shaping the political and religious landscape of the time.
