Denier - Diepold of Berg ND (1172-1190) front Denier - Diepold of Berg ND (1172-1190) back
Denier - Diepold of Berg ND (1172-1190) photo
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Denier - Diepold of Berg ND

 
Silver 0.79 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Passau (German States)
Bishop
Diepold of Berg (1172-1190)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1190
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108172
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust with palm branch and bible within archway of three-towered church building. Two rings on the upper sides.

Comment

Koch 6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Diepold of Berg ND (1172-1190) from Bishopric of Passau (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.79 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Bishop Diepold on one side and a cross with crescents at the ends on the other. This design was used during Diepold's reign as Bishop of Passau from 1172 to 1190 and is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.