© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Denier - Hermann of Salm Goslar ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Hermann of Salm (Hermann von Salm) (1081-1088) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1081-1088 |
| 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#351711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of the two saints, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + S-S SION S-S IVDAS
Translation: St. Simon and St. Judas.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin featuring Hermann of Salm (Goslar) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which had been based on the gold standard. This change in material reflects the economic pressures and challenges faced by the Empire during this period. Despite these challenges, the Denier coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the Empire, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.
