© Museo Nazionale Romano
© Museo Nazionale Romano
Denier - Theodore II and emperor Lambert of Spoleto ND
897 year| Silver | 1.44 g | 21.22 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Theodore II (Theodorus II) (897) |
| Emperor | Lambert II of Spoleto (894-898) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 897 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (772-983) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 21.22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City monogram between two pellets in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
✠ LAMVERTO IMP
Translation:
Rome.
Emperor Lambert.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in the Papal States. Theodore II and Emperor Lambert of Spoleto were both rival claimants to the throne, and their struggle for power is reflected in the coin's design, which features both of their names and images. Despite the conflict, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of silver, indicating the value and importance of the Papal States' currency during this time.
