© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Denier anonymous Venice
| Billon (.260 silver) | 1.05 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II the Exuberant (1004-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1002-1024 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Billon (.260 silver) |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#113356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with "VENECI" at place of columns, "A" in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OII IIO
VENECI
A
Translation: Venice.
Comment
Anonymous coinage, probably attributable to Henry II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry II of Germany, who was also known as Henry the Wrangler. He was a member of the Ottonian dynasty and ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1002 to 1024. During his reign, he sought to consolidate his power and expand the empire's borders, which led to conflicts with neighboring territories and the Catholic Church. Despite these challenges, he was successful in maintaining the empire's stability and issuing a new currency, such as this denier, which was used throughout the Kingdom of Italy.
