© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Ruthard et empereur Henri IV ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Ruthard (1088-1109) |
| Emperor | Henry IV (Heinrich IV) (1054-1105) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1088-1105 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust on the left holding a long staff with cross, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +HEINRICVS IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Ruthard et empereur Henri IV ND (1088-1105) from Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Emperor Henry IV, while the reverse side features a representation of the Roman goddess Victory. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.
