Denier - William I (Groningen ; bust facing) ND (1054-1076) front Denier - William I (Groningen ; bust facing) ND (1054-1076) back
Denier - William I (Groningen ; bust facing) ND (1054-1076) photo
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Denier - William I Groningen ; bust facing ND

 
Silver 0.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
William I (Willem I) (1054-1076)
Emperor
Henry IV (Heinrich IV) (1054-1105)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1054-1076
Value
Penning (denarius) (⅛)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.65 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#373428
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cronwed bust facing, holding cross-tipped staff.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ENDRIDSHV

Unabridged legend: Heinricus

Translation: Henry

Comment

Legends on this type usually have degenerate spelling.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of William I, who was also known as William the Conqueror, and was the first Duke of Normandy to become King of England.