Denier - Pilgrim with emperor Conrad II (Cologne mint; cross) ND (1027-1036) front Denier - Pilgrim with emperor Conrad II (Cologne mint; cross) ND (1027-1036) back
Denier - Pilgrim with emperor Conrad II (Cologne mint; cross) ND (1027-1036) photo
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Denier - Pilgrim with emperor Conrad II Cologne mint; cross ND

 
Silver 1.38 g 19 mm
Description
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
1.38 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108247
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pentastyle church.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + SANCTA COLONIA

Translation: Cologne.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Conrad II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1027 to 1036. He played a significant role in the political and religious landscape of Europe during his reign, and his image on this coin reflects the close ties between the Archbishopric of Cologne and the Holy Roman Empire.