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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Ernest Ier / Ernest II Zurich ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Swabia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1012-1015) Ernest II (Ernst II) (1015-1030) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1012-1030 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Church in a grenetis, surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +TVRECVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ernest Ier / Ernest II (Zurich) ND (1012-1030) from Duchy of Swabia (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a image of a bust of Ernest Ier / Ernest II, who was the Duke of Swabia during that time, surrounded by a wreath of leaves, which has a pagan connotation. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.
