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Denier anonymous ND
Silver | 0.70 g | 16 mm |
Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1150-1300 |
Value | 1 Denier |
Currency | Pfennig |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.70 g |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#371690 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Paschal lamb on the left on an altar with a cross between the feet; two stars flanking the lamb
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political change in Europe. The Bishopric of Strasbourg, where the coin was minted, was a powerful ecclesiastical state that played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting during this period suggests that it may have been used to finance military campaigns or other political endeavors of the Bishopric. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after material at the time.