© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Hartwig et empereur Henri II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Hartwig (991-1023) |
| Emperor | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1014-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1014-1023 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned bust on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINRIC RIX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Emperor Henry II, while the reverse side features a representation of the pagan deity, Thor, holding a hammer. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.
