Denier - Henry II ND (985-995) front Denier - Henry II ND (985-995) back
Denier - Henry II ND (985-995) photo
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Denier - Henry II ND

 
Silver 1.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Henry II (Heinrich II) (955-976, 985-995)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
985-995
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig (907-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151855
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stylized church building with inscription (ELIN) within.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGINA CIVITAS
ELIN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry II ND (985-995) from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.60 g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the first king of the Ottonian dynasty and ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 919 to 936. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time period.