Denier - Henry II (Salzburg mint; bust) ND (1009-1014) front Denier - Henry II (Salzburg mint; bust) ND (1009-1014) back
Denier - Henry II (Salzburg mint; bust) ND (1009-1014) photo
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Denier - Henry II Salzburg mint; bust ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Henry II (Heinrich II) (1014-1024)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1009-1014
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#350657
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with two groups of three pellets, one annulet and one triangle in quarters, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + SC-S RVODVPTVS

Translation: St. Rupert.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry II (Salzburg mint; bust) ND (1009-1014) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1004 to 1024. This coin was minted at the Salzburg mint, which was one of the most important mints in the Holy Roman Empire at that time. The coin features a bust of Henry II on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design for coins during this period. The fact that it was made of silver also indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.