Denier - Henry III (Strasbourg mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) front Denier - Henry III (Strasbourg mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) back
Denier - Henry III (Strasbourg mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) photo
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Denier - Henry III Strasbourg mint; temple ND

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350976
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Temple around a crosslet, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARGENTINA CIV

Unabridged legend: Argentina Civitas

Translation: City of Strasbourg.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry III (Strasbourg mint; temple) ND (1039-1056) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - the temple on the reverse side of the coin. This temple is believed to represent the Strasbourg Cathedral, which was an important religious and architectural landmark in the region at the time. The inclusion of this design element highlights the significance of religion and architecture in the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Henry III.