The Salian dynasty or of Franconia (1024-1125)
Henry III called the Black or the Pious (1039- 1056)
Denier (after c. 1046/1047). Halberstadt, AR 1.57 g. [+ HE] I N RICVS Bearded bust facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia. Rev + S- [STEPHA] NVS Bust of St. Stephen within church building surmounted by cross and with two towers at the sides. Dbg 1565. Kluge 127.Rare. Very fine.
Ex Stack’s sale 12 January 2009, Golden Horn, 3609.