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Denier - Henry II ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IMPERATOR
Comment
The attribution to Mainz is uncertain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry II ND (1002-1024) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.5 g is that it was used as a means of exchange and commerce during the reign of Henry II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1002 to 1024. The coin was minted in several cities across the empire, including Mainz, Cologne, and Pavia, and it features an image of Henry II on one side and a cross on the other. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire and beyond.
