© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Denaro - Berthold of Merania Eagle ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Berthold of Andechs-Meran (Berthold von Andechs-Meran) (1218-1251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1251 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forward-facing figure of patriarch dividing legend, enthroned and wearing miter, holding cross in right hand and book in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: BERTOLDVS P.
Translation: Berthold, Patriarch
Comment
Varieties exist. For example, fuller eagle, and a large pellet in the portal:© Fritz Rudolf Kuenker GmbH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on one side and a portrait of Berthold of Merania on the other, signifying the dual nature of the Patriarchate of Aquileia's power, both spiritual and temporal.
