© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Frédéric Ier de Schwarzenburg ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick I of Schwarzenburg (Friedrich I von Schwarzenburg) (1100-1131) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1131 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1000-1350) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Building with four towers, legend retrograde around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VRBS
SCA COLONIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frédéric Ier de Schwarzenburg, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1100 to 1131. This coin was minted during his reign and features his name and title in Latin on one side, and an image of him on the other. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier minted during this time period in the German States, and its preservation and historical significance make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
