© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Adalbero III Metz ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adalbero III of Luxembourg (1047-1072) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1047-1072 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Stephen, nimbate, kneeling to right with arms spread in prayer.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ SC-S STEPHANVS
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Stephanus
Translation: Saint Stephen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Adalbero III (Metz) ND (1047-1072) from Bishopric of Metz (French States) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it was minted during the reign of Adalbero III, who was the Bishop of Metz from 1047 to 1072. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier minted during the Middle Ages, and its design features the image of a bishop, likely Adalbero III himself, on one side and a cross on the other. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
