© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
© Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 (public domain)
Denier - Berenguer de Wetterau ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Basel |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Berengar von Wetterau (1057-1072) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1057-1072 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig (999-1122) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross inside quadrilobe. Pearled circle around.
Lettering: B E N G A E P
Comment
Albert Michaud, "Les monnaies des princes-évêques de Bâle", 1905 #29Weight varies between 0.38-0.68 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Berenguer de Wetterau ND (1057-1072) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Bishopric of Basel, which was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the 11th century. The coin's minting period coincided with the Investiture Controversy, a conflict between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope over the appointment of bishops and the control of the Church. This coin may have been used as a means of exchange and commerce during this time of upheaval, and its silver content would have made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
