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Denier - Henry III Strasbourg mint; St. Mary ND
| Silver | 0.94 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 | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Mary's bust facing, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCA MARIA
Unabridged legend: Sancta Maria
Translation: St. Mary.
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. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier that was produced during his reign, and it features an image of St. Mary on the reverse side, indicating the strong religious influence of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted at the Strasbourg mint, which was an important center of coin production during the Middle Ages, adds to its historical significance.
