Denier - Henry III (Remagen mint; two busts) ND (1046-1056) front Denier - Henry III (Remagen mint; two busts) ND (1046-1056) back
Denier - Henry III (Remagen mint; two busts) ND (1046-1056) photo
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Denier - Henry III Remagen mint; two busts ND

 
Silver 1.43 g 19 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
1.43 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350788
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in three lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SA
COLO
+AG

Translation: Cologne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two busts of King Henry III, one facing forward and the other facing backward, which is a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time.