Denier - Henry III ND (983-985) front Denier - Henry III ND (983-985) back
Denier - Henry III ND (983-985) photo
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Denier - Henry III ND

 
Silver 0.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Henry III (Heinrich III) (983-985)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
983-985
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig (907-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.70 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151853
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stylized church with inscription (SIG) within.

Lettering: SIG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry III ND (983-985) from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.70 g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry III, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 983 to 985. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier minted during the Ottonian dynasty, which was a period of significant political and economic change in Germany. The coin's design features a cross on the obverse and the Duke's name on the reverse, and its small weight of 0.70 grams makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.