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Denier - Henry III as emperor; Pavia mint; PAPIA CI
| Billon | 1.35 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1056 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#81294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inner legend on four lines surrounded by external legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+INPERATOR
PA
PIA
CI
Translation:
... emperor.
City of Pavia.
Comment
The Corpus Nummorum Italicorum lists 14 legend variants for this type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1046 to 1056. This coin, minted in Pavia, Italy, features an image of Henry III on one side and an image of the Emperor on the other. It was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, and weighs 1.35 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political systems of medieval Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1039-1056) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Henry III (as emperor; Pavia mint; PAPIA CI) (1039-1056) coin.
