Denier - Henry II (Mainz mint; arabic inscription) ND (1002-1024) front Denier - Henry II (Mainz mint; arabic inscription) ND (1002-1024) back
Denier - Henry II (Mainz mint; arabic inscription) ND (1002-1024) photo
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Denier - Henry II Mainz mint; arabic inscription ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Henry II (Heinrich II) (1014-1024)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1002-1024
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350508
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arabic inscription.

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry II (Mainz mint; arabic inscription) ND (1002-1024) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver is that it features an Arabic inscription, which is unusual for a coin minted in Europe during that time period. This suggests that there was likely significant cultural and economic exchange between the Holy Roman Empire and the Islamic world.