Denier - Henry III (Erfurt) ND (1046-1056) front Denier - Henry III (Erfurt) ND (1046-1056) back
Denier - Henry III (Erfurt) ND (1046-1056) photo
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Denier - Henry III Erfurt ND

 
Silver 0.99 g 20 mm
Description
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
0.99 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350777
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two domed building, bust in center, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ERFESFVRT

Translation: Erfurt.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry III (Erfurt) ND (1046-1056) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.99 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. It is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite its small weight, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Holy Roman Empire during the 11th century.