Denier - Rudolf I (Nuremberg) ND (1273-1291) front Denier - Rudolf I (Nuremberg) ND (1273-1291) back
Denier - Rudolf I (Nuremberg) ND (1273-1291) photo
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Denier - Rudolf I Nuremberg ND

 
Silver 0.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Rudolph I (Rudolf I) (1273-1291)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1273-1291
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.50 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151582
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with displayed wings facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVITAS

Translation: City.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Rudolf I (Nuremberg) ND (1273-1291) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.50 g is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf I, who was the first king of the Holy Roman Empire to issue a standardized coinage that was used throughout the empire. This coin, the Denier, was one of the most widely used coins during his reign and was an important step in the development of a standardized currency system in Europe.