© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier anonyme Gittelde ND
| Silver | 1.02 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1000-1100 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned with an annulet, an A and a hand holding a crozier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +HIR STEIT TE BISCOP
Unabridged legend: hier steht der bischof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the German States. The use of silver in the coin's composition reflects the growing influence of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that promoted the use of silver as a standard currency across Northern Europe. The coin's design, featuring a simple cross on one side and a blank reverse, was likely intended to be easily recognizable and accessible to a wide range of people, including merchants, traders, and everyday citizens. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during a time of significant economic growth and development.
