Belgium, Celles, Henri IV (1056-1106), as King, Denier (1046-1056) (Silver, 1.13 gr, 20 mm) Meert RBN (1991) 110-7, Dbg 186, Vanhoudt F93. Very Fine, very nice portrait, and such a rare issue.
The Benedictine abbey of Celles was founded in the 7th century by Saint Hadelin. It depended on the bishopric of Liege, but it received the right to mint coins from the Emperor Henry III, and this until the end of the 11th century under King Henri IV (then Emperor).
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