Papal States Denier - Benedict III and emperor Louis II, 855 – 858

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Denier (772 – 983)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Denier - Benedict III and emperor Louis II
Year 855 – 858
Rulers Benedict III (Benedictus III) (855–858) , Louis II (850–875)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.14
Diameter (mm) 23.17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Denier - Benedict III and emperor Louis II from Papal States. Issued from 855 to 858. Struck in Silver. Measures 23.17 mm and weighs 1.14 g.

Obverse
Pope name in three lines, legend around. (Pope Benedict.
Saint Peter.)
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. (Emperor Louis the Pious.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (855-858) 

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