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Denier - Henry III Speyer mint; cross ND
| Silver | 0.99 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 | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pellets and pairs of dots in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SCA TRINITATIS
Translation: Holy trinity.
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. During his reign, Henry III made significant reforms to the Holy Roman Empire's currency, including the introduction of a new standardized coinage system that included the Denier, which was a silver coin that weighed 0.99 grams. This coin was minted at the Speyer mint, which was one of the most important mints in the Holy Roman Empire at the time. The cross on the coin symbolizes Henry III's role as the Holy Roman Emperor and his connection to the Catholic Church.
