Denier of Sancho I Ramirez King of Aragon (1063-1094), found around the tomb of St. Peter, 1089-1094, billon, 19.00 mm, 0.90 g.
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During the archaeological excavations under the papal altar and in the surrounding area to locate the sepulchre of the Prince of the Apostles promoted by Pius XII during years 1939-1949, a remarkable quantity of coins (almost 2,000) was discovered.