© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier anonyme Rimlingen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Poppo (1090-1103) Adalbero IV (1104-1115) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1090-1115 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
METTIS on a cross within a grenetis, legend all around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ME
TTI
S
RVMELINGIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The Bishopric of Metz, where the coin was minted, was a key player in the Investiture Controversy, a conflict between the Church and the Empire over the appointment of bishops and the control of Church lands. Despite this, the coin still bears no visible signs of its tumultuous origins, featuring instead a simple and elegant design that has endured for centuries.
