© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Richewin et roi Henri I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Richwin (916-933) |
| King | Henry I (Heinrich I) (919-936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 919-933 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a grenetis, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ HEINRICVS REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts King Henry I, while the reverse side features a representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a cross, symbolizing the blending of Christian and Roman traditions. This blending of religious imagery is a common feature of coins from the Bishopric of Strasbourg during this period, reflecting the complex religious and political landscape of the time.
