Denier - Frederick I Barbarossa (Aachen) ND (1152-1190) front Denier - Frederick I Barbarossa (Aachen) ND (1152-1190) back
Denier - Frederick I Barbarossa (Aachen) ND (1152-1190) photo
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Denier - Frederick I Barbarossa Aachen ND

 
Silver 1.44 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1152-1190
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.44 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87882
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Tower over wall with gate..

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ROMA CAPVT MVNDI

Comment

Förschner 4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick I Barbarossa, also known as Frederick the Red Beard, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to expand the Holy Roman Empire, which at the time was a powerful and influential political entity in Europe. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver also reflect the importance and wealth of the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.