Denier - Bernhard III ND (1180-1212) front Denier - Bernhard III ND (1180-1212) back
Denier - Bernhard III ND (1180-1212) photo
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Denier - Bernhard III ND

 
Silver 0.56 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxony (German States)
Duke
Bernard III (Bernhard III) (1180-1212)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1180-1212
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig (936-1296)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.56 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105809
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Church building

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Bernhard III ND (1180-1212) from Duchy of Saxony (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.56 g is that it was minted during the reign of Bernhard III, who was the Duke of Saxony from 1180 to 1212. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during his rule, and it features an image of the Duke on one side and a cross on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant innovation at the time, as it was a more durable and valuable material than the copper coins that were previously used. This coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and political history of the region during the medieval period.