Denier - Henry III (Worms) ND (1039-1056) front Denier - Henry III (Worms) ND (1039-1056) back
Denier - Henry III (Worms) ND (1039-1056) photo
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Denier - Henry III Worms ND

 
Silver 1.18 g -
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
Weight
1.18 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#350960
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with crescent and three pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + HEINRICVS

Translation: Henry.

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 coinage system, including introducing a new standardized system of coinage, which included the Denier coin. This coin was made of silver and weighed 1.18 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during that time.