© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier - Berthold in name of Henry II ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Toul (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Berthold (995-1018) |
| Emperor | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1014-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1002-1019 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross potent with pellet in each angle, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ BERTOLDVS
Translation: Berthold.
Comment
Berthold was Bishop of Toul from 995 to 1018. Henry II acceded the throne as King of Germany in 1002 and Emperor in 1014, so this coin would date from the beginning of the 11th century.A variant (Dannenberg 956) has a cross with two balls at each tip:
© Fritz Rudolph Kunker
Kunker also cites this reference: Kluge, Deutsche Münzgeschichte, S. 232-233, Nr. 328
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry II of France, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in the French state. The coin's design, featuring the name of the bishop Berthold, suggests that it was minted under the authority of the Bishopric of Toul, which was an important religious and political center in the region. The fact that it is made of silver and weighs 1.1 grams also speaks to the coin's value and the resources available to the mint at the time.
