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© AUREA Numismatika
Denier anonymous Eger ND
| Silver | 0.57 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (1212-1250) Rudolph I (Rudolf I) (1273-1291) Adolf of Nassau (1292-1298) |
| Period | Great Interregnum (1254-1273) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1300 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#91586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing in pearl circle. Four half-arcs emanating from central cirle. In each of them is a cross, wide lillies between them. Pearl rim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The Denier anonymous (Eger) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Frederick II, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday transactions and may have been used by merchants and traders throughout the empire. Despite its small size, this coin provides valuable insight into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Europe.
