Denier de saint Martin ND (1040-1060) front Denier de saint Martin ND (1040-1060) back
Denier de saint Martin ND (1040-1060) photo
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Denier de saint Martin ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1040-1060
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#374342
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Enclosing wall with gate and three towers.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: MOGONCIA CIVITAS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier de saint Martin ND (1040-1060) from Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that reflects the religious and political influences of the time. The coin bears an image of Saint Martin, the patron saint of Mainz, on one side, and a depiction of the Archbishop of Mainz on the other. This coin was issued during a time of great religious and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play in the region during the 11th century.