Denier - Algirdas Lion ND
| Silver (.940) | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Algirdas (1345-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1376-1377 |
| Currency | Bohemian Groat (-1495) |
| Composition | Silver (.940) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#426145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing right
Comment
Early authors (Sajauskas, Duksa) attribute coins with spearhead to Algirdas. Later authors (Cesnulis, Ivanauskas, Huletski) attribute them to Kestutis coat of arms/seal. Algirdas gets attributed coins that use lion in reverse.
Coin weight is ¾ of contemporary Bohemian half groat.
There are several variants in obverse.
Coin described on this page exists in National Museum of Lithuania collection.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Algirdas (Lion) Denier coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is that it features a unique blend of both Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Algirdas, while the reverse side features a cross, which represents the Christian faith. This blending of symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during the 14th century.
