© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Bruno avec empereur Conrad II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Merseburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Bruno (1020-1036) |
| Emperor | Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1027-1036 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONRADVS ROMANORVM IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Bishop Bruno of Merseburg, while the reverse side features Emperor Conrad II. This combination reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the time, where the Bishopric of Merseburg was a powerful ecclesiastical state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the Emperor held significant influence over the Church. The coin's design serves as a visual representation of the close relationship between the Church and State during this period.
