© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Theoderic II Bust ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic II of Luxemburg (1006-1047) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1005-1047 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within beaded inner circle, a pellet in each angle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + METTIS CIVITAS
Translation: City of Metz.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theoderic II, who was the King of the Franks from 1033 to 1047. The coin features a bust of Theoderic II on one side and an image of a cross on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable materials in coinage. Additionally, the coin's design and minting process were influenced by the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual movement that aimed to revive classical knowledge and art.
