© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Penning - Conrad of Swabia Deventer ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Conrad (Konrad) (1076-1099) |
| Emperor | Henry IV (Heinrich IV) (1054-1105) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1076-1099 |
| Value | Penning (denarius) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with ringlet in each angle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✣ HERNDTVES
Unabridged legend: Henricus Rex
Translation: King Henry
Comment
Reverse inscription pertains to Henry IV, who became King of Germany in 1054, and Emperor in 1084.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad of Swabia, who was the Bishop of Utrecht from 1076 to 1099. This coin is a rare example of a silver penny that was minted during his episcopate, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
