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Denier - Henry II ND
| Silver | 1.16 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross, in whose angles rings / three points / triangle / three points
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGSTA CIV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry II ND (1002-1024) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.16 g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the first Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Holy Roman Empire, which at that time was a loose confederation of German states. The coin's design and minting process were likely overseen by the Emperor himself, making it a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of the time.
