© Brook S. Edwards, 2022
© Brook S. Edwards, 2022
Denier - Henry II as emperor; Milan
| Silver | 1.03 g | 18.22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II the Exuberant (1004-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1014-1024 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 18.22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Caption in four lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVG
MED
IOLA
NIV
Translation:
... august.
Milan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages.
