© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier anonymous ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Minden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1030-1050 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
COLONII
A
Comment
Imitation of Ottonian denarii from Cologne (see example below). Interesting fact
The Bishopric of Minden Denier coin from 1030-1050 is fascinating because it was minted during a time of great monetary reform in the German States. The coin's silver content and anonymous design were a departure from the previous coinage system, which had been dominated by the Liutbertian system of gold and silver coins. The introduction of the Denier coin marked a significant shift towards a more standardized and widely accepted currency, paving the way for the development of modern coinage systems.
