© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Egilbert de Moosburg et roi Conrad II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Freising (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Egilbert of Moosburg (Egilbert von Moosburg) (1006-1039) |
| Emperor | Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1027-1039 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHONRAD REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Bishop Egilbert de Moosburg, while the other side features a depiction of King Conrad II, surrounded by symbols of the ancient Germanic god Odin. This blending of religious and cultural motifs reflects the complex and multifaceted nature of medieval European society.
