© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Richard Ier with emperor Henry III ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Richard I (1040-1046) |
| Emperor | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1046 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hand closed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINRICVS REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two different rulers on the same coin. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Richard Ier, the Bishop of Verdun, while the reverse side features Emperor Henry III. This unique design was likely a deliberate choice made by the mint to signify the close relationship between the Bishopric of Verdun and the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.
