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Denier anonymous ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1140-1270 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Angel facing cross on left.
Comment
Cataloged as: deMay 116 according to https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=3859800Interesting 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 political and religious upheavals of the time. The coin's minting during this period highlights the complex and dynamic nature of medieval Europe, where religious institutions and secular powers often vied for influence and control.
