© 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 Henri II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Freising (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Egilbert of Moosburg (Egilbert von Moosburg) (1006-1039) |
| Emperor | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1014-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1014-1024 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with five columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINRICI REGI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. On one side, it depicts Egilbert de Moosburg, the Bishop of Freising, while the other side features King Henri II of Germany. This combination of religious and political figures on a single coin highlights the complex relationship between the church and state during the early Middle Ages. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
