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Denier - Henry VI up to Interregnum Nuremberg ND
| Silver | 0.93 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (Heinrich VI) (1191-1197) Philip of Swabia (1198-1208) Otto IV (1198-1209) Frederick II (1212-1250) |
| Period | Great Interregnum (1254-1273) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1273 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King enthroned from the front, in his right orb, in his left lily scepter
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1190 to 1273. During his reign, Henry VI oversaw a significant expansion of the Holy Roman Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire in Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire. Despite his successes, Henry VI faced numerous challenges during his reign, including conflicts with the Pope and the powerful German princes, who resented his attempts to centralize power and reduce their influence. Despite these challenges, Henry VI's reign marked a significant turning point in European history, as it saw the rise of a powerful and influential empire that would shape the course of European politics for centuries to come.
