Denier - Burchard of Lechsgemund ND (1099-1112) front Denier - Burchard of Lechsgemund ND (1099-1112) back
Denier - Burchard of Lechsgemund ND (1099-1112) photo
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Denier - Burchard of Lechsgemund ND

 
Silver 0.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Burchard of Lechsgemund (Burckhard von Lechsgemund) (1099-1112)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1099-1112
Value
Penning (denarius) (⅛)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#373666
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross pattée with small ball at each tip, and star in each corner, within beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ TRAIECTVM

Translation: Utrecht

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Burchard of Lechsgemund ND (1099-1112) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.55 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Bishop Burchard on one side and a cross fleury on the other. This design was used during Burchard's reign as Bishop of Utrecht and is a distinctive feature of coins from this period.