© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier Bracteate - Henry III of Virneburg ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1328-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1328-1337 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry III of Virneburg ND (1328-1337) from Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.35 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of the Archbishopric of Mainz's coat of arms, which includes a pair of crossed keys and a bishop's mitre, surrounded by intricate arches and columns that are characteristic of Gothic architecture. At the same time, the coin's obverse features a simple yet elegant portrait of Henry III of Virneburg, the Archbishop of Mainz from 1328 to 1337, with a slight smile on his face, giving the coin a sense of warmth and humanity. This combination of architectural and human elements makes the coin a fascinating piece of art and history.
