© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Penning - Bruno III Leeuwarden ND
| Silver | 0.63 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Frisia (Frisia, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Bruno II (1024-1057) |
| Emperor | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1038-1057 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#48391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned bust right, scepter in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ HENRICVS RE
Unabridged legend: HENRICUS REX
Translation: King Henry
Comment
Many variants of the mint name reverse exist (switched top-to-bottom, parts retrograde, etc.):LIVN (left-to-right above) VERT (left-to-right inverted, below):
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OREV (left-to-right above) VAIL (left-to-right inverted below):
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Bruno III, who was the Margrave of Frisia from 1038 to 1057. The Margraviate of Frisia was a medieval state in the northern Netherlands, and this coin was likely used as a form of currency during that time.
