© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Henry I Herstal ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry I The Courageous (1190-1235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1235 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortified structure (gatehouse?) on left. Flowering shrub on right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry I, also known as Henry the Stammerer, who was the Duke of Brabant from 1190 to 1235. Despite his nickname, Henry was known for his military prowess and his ability to expand the Duchy of Brabant through strategic alliances and conquests. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.4 grams, would have been a common form of currency during his reign and would have been used by merchants, traders, and everyday people in the region.
