© Kluge
© Kluge
Denier - Henry IV Speyer mint; St. Mary ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#359051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing bust of St. Mary.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SCA MARIA
Translation: St. Mary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the reverse side depicts a stylized representation of the Virgin Mary, which was a rare and innovative feature for a coin at that time.
