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Denier - Henry III Dortmund ND
| Silver | 1.17 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1046-1056 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THORTMANNE
Translation: Dortmund.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry III (Dortmund) ND (1046-1056) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.17 g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1046 to 1056. This coin was used as a means of currency during his reign and features an image of the emperor on one side and a cross on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
