© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier Anonymous ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Nivelles (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1181-1204 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facade of abbey church.
Comment
Based on the style and weight of this type, and some known historical facts about changes in ruling authority over the abbey, Elsen places this coin between about 1181 when the right of the Abbey to coin was re-confirmed, and 1204 when it came under the control of Duke Henry I of Brabant (Catalog Auction 138, Spetember, 2018).Interesting fact
The coin is quite interesting! One fascinating fact about it is that it was minted during a time when the Abbey of Nivelles was an important center of power and influence in the region. The Abbey was founded in the 7th century and had grown to become a significant religious and economic hub by the time this coin was minted in the late 12th century. The fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 0.8 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used currency in its time.
