© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Denier - Theoderic II Temple ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic II of Luxemburg (1006-1047) |
| King | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1002-1014) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1005-1014 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple with cross on top and three wedges between middle columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ HENRICVS REX METTI
Translation: King Henry, Metz.
Comment
The overlap of Henry's reign as king 1002-1014 and Theoderic's reign as bishop 1005-1047 dates the coin at about 1005-1014.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theoderic II, also known as Theodoric the Great, who was a powerful king of the Ostrogoths and played a significant role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
