© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Hartwig ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Hartwig of Sponheim (1079-1102) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1079-1102 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three-tower wall.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +MAGADEBVRG
Interesting fact
The Hartwig ND (1079-1102) Denier coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr and patron saint of the Archbishopric, while on the other side, it features a depiction of a pagan deity, possibly Thor or Odin, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. This blending of religious symbols highlights the complex religious landscape of medieval Europe and the efforts of the Church to incorporate and adapt pre-existing beliefs and practices.
