Denier - Conrad (Deventer ; hand) ND (1076-1099) front Denier - Conrad (Deventer ; hand) ND (1076-1099) back
Denier - Conrad (Deventer ; hand) ND (1076-1099) photo
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Denier - Conrad Deventer ; hand ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Conrad (Konrad) (1076-1099)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1076-1099
Value
Penning (denarius) (⅛)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#373663
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hand pointing downward, cross in field at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ DAVENTRIA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the image of a hand on the reverse side, which represents the hand of the Bishop of Utrecht, who was the issuer of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the time and makes it a notable piece in the history of numismatics.