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Denier - Bruno of Dabo in name of Conrad II ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Toul (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Bruno of Dabo (1026-1052) |
| Emperor | Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1026-1039 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust of Conrad facing left, within inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONRADVS ROMANORVM IMP
Unabridged legend: CONRADUS ROMANORUM IMPERATOR
Translation: Conrad, emperor of the Romans.
Comment
A variant of this type has the bust of Conrad facing right (Flon p. 239, 3):
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As Conrad died in 1039, this type can be dated to the earlier part of Bruno's episcopate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1027 to 1039. The coin features the name of Bruno of Dabo, who was the Bishop of Toul during that time. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was often used in the production of coins during the Middle Ages. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the name of the Holy Roman Emperor and features the name of a prominent bishop suggests that this coin may have played an important role in the economic and political systems of the time.
