© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Bardo et empereur Conrad II Mayence ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Bardo (1031-1051) |
| Emperor | Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1031-1051 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust facing front in a grenetis, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +CHVONRADVS IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which represents Christianity, while the reverse side features an image of a bust of the Roman goddess Venus, which symbolizes the pagan beliefs of the time. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period and adds to the historical significance of the coin.
