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Denier - Henry III / Henry IV as emperors; Venice
| Billon | 0.931 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Carolingian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) Henry IV (1054-1087) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1082 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (781-1024) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.931 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#113358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with "VENECI" at place of columns and "A" in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OII IIO
VENECI
A
Translation: Venice.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in the Kingdom of Italy. Henry III and Henry IV were both emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, but they faced significant challenges to their authority, including rival claimants to the throne and conflicts with the Church. Despite these challenges, the coinage they issued, such as this denier, continued to be used widely throughout the kingdom and beyond.
