Denier - Henry IV (Aachen) ND (1056-1106) front Denier - Henry IV (Aachen) ND (1056-1106) back
Denier - Henry IV (Aachen) ND (1056-1106) photo
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Denier - Henry IV Aachen ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
Emperor
Henry IV (Heinrich IV) (1054-1105)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1056-1106
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#351565
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Church with tower at right.

Script: Latin

Comment

The church could be the Marienmünster Abbey.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Henry IV (Aachen) ND (1056-1106) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver is that it features a unique design that reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. The coin's obverse side depicts a crowned and bearded bust of Henry IV, while the reverse side shows a cross with four eagles surrounding it, symbolizing the Holy Roman Empire's claim to authority and power. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and wealth of the empire during that period.