© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denier - Siegfried I and king Henry IV ND
| Silver | 0.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Siegfried I (1060-1084) |
| Emperor | Henry IV (Heinrich IV) (1054-1105) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1060-1084 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bust facing left holding a staff with crosslet, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + HENRICVS RX
Translation: King Henry.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Siegfried I and King Henry IV, on the same coin. This is a rare occurrence in numismatics and highlights the complex political dynamics of the time, where the Archbishopric of Mainz was under the rule of both the Holy Roman Emperor and the local archbishop.
