© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Hildolf Wessem ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Hidolf (1076-1078) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1076-1079 |
| 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#373293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two heads face each other, a sword between them. Above, a building with three pointed roofs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ COL IS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hildolf (Wessem) ND (1076-1079) from Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a bust of Hildolf, who was a pagan deity worshipped in the region during that time period. This blending of religious imagery reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time and place in which the coin was minted.
