Denier - Henry III (Mainz mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) front Denier - Henry III (Mainz mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) back
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Denier - Henry III Mainz mint; temple ND

 
Silver 0.56 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1039-1056
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.56 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#109319
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Church facade, Chi-Rho within; four annulets around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + VRBS MOGVHCA

Translation: City of Mainz.

Comment

Continuation of the type of Conrad II (see link below)

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 1039 to 1056. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Additionally, the coin features an image of a temple on the reverse side, which may indicate that it was used for religious purposes or as a symbol of the Holy Roman Empire's power and influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1039-1056)  - - - - - -

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