© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier - Henry II Strasbourg mint; crown ND
| Silver | 1.05 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 | 1.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend shaping a cross with flowers in beaded circles in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARGEN
TINA
Translation: Strasbourg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1002 to 1024. During his reign, Henry II introduced a new currency system, which included the Denier coin, to replace the older system of bartering and trading with foreign currencies. The Denier coin was made of silver and was widely used throughout the Holy Roman Empire, which covered a vast territory that included present-day Germany, France, Italy, and parts of Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The fact that this coin was minted during Henry II's reign and was used in such a large and influential empire makes it a fascinating piece of history.
