© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Hermann II ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Herman II (1036-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1036-1056 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1000-1350) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Building with two towers in a grid, surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COLONIA VRBS
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne, minted during the reign of Hermann II (1036-1056), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of the bishop's mitre, which became a symbol of the archbishopric's power and authority. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
