© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Henry III Speyer mint; church ND
| Silver | 1.17 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Church with two towers and a bust inside, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + NEMETIS CIVIT
Translation: City of Speyer.
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. The coin features an image of the Speyer Cathedral, which was an important religious and political center during that time. The fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 1.17 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination and had a high value in the economy of the Holy Roman Empire.
