Papal States Denier - Benedict VI / Benedict VII and emperor Otto I / Otto II, 973 – 983
monogram; St. Peter bust
Information
Country
Papal States
Papal States
Currency
Denier
(772 – 983)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Denier - Benedict VI / Benedict VII and emperor Ot
Year
973 – 983
Rulers
Otto I the Great (Otto I)
(936–962)
, Otto II
(967–983)
, Benedict VI (Benedictus VI)
(972–974)
, Benedict VII (Benedictus VII)
(975–983)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.95
Diameter (mm)
17.99
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Denier - Benedict VI / Benedict VII and emperor Ot from Papal States. Issued from 973 to 983. Struck in Silver. Measures 17.99 mm and weighs 0.95 g.
- Obverse
- Papal monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. (Pope Benedict. Otto, emperor of the Romans.)
- Reverse
- St. Peter bust, legend on the sides. (Saint Peter.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (973-983) | — |
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