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

 
Silver - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350768
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust facing left between a crosslet and a crozier, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SS SIMON SS IVDAS

Translation: Saint Simon and Saint Judas.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry III (Gittelde) ND (1046-1056) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design during Henry III's reign to symbolize his devotion to Christianity.