© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Annon II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Anno II (1056-1075) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1056-1075 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1000-1350) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Building with three towers in a grid, surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IMAGO COLONIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Annon II ND (1056-1075) coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Annon II, the Archbishop of Cologne, while the reverse side features a representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a cross and a palm branch. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and adds to the historical significance of the coin.
