© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Gebhard III et empereur Henri III ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Gebhard III (1036-1060) |
| Emperor | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1056 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINRIC IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Bishop Gebhard III, while the reverse side features the image of Emperor Henry III. This combination reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the time, where the Bishopric of Regensburg was a powerful ecclesiastical state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the Emperor held significant influence over the appointment of bishops. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the value and prestige associated with this precious metal during the medieval period.
