© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Pilgrim and emperor Conrad II Andernach mint; temple with crosslet ND
| Silver | 1.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Pilgrim (1021-1036) |
| Emperor | Conrad II (Konrad II) (1027-1039) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1027-1036 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1000-1350) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#346636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with a cross patté within, inscription surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: END EOR
Translation: Andernach.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a pilgrim, likely representing the pilgrimage of Emperor Conrad II to Rome, while the reverse side features an image of a temple with a crosslet, which is a rare example of a pre-Christian Germanic motif being used on a medieval coin. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of medieval Europe and the ongoing dialogue between Christianity and pre-Christian beliefs.
