Denier - Conrad II (Strasbourg) ND (1024-1039) front Denier - Conrad II (Strasbourg) ND (1024-1039) back
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Denier - Conrad II Strasbourg ND

 
Silver 1.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1024-1039
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.26 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#110101
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription shaping a cross with flowers in quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARGENTINA

Translation: Strasbourg.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Conrad II (Strasbourg) ND (1024-1039) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.26 g is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad II, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor to issue a standardized coinage across his empire. This coin, also known as the "denier," was widely used throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and became a model for other European coinages.