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Denier - Henry I of Bilversheim ND
| Silver | 0.42 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry I of Bilversheim (1242-1257) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1242-1257 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#394280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of a bishop with miter, the right hand raised, the left hand with a crook. line circle. Five-petaled rosettes on the edge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry I of Bilversheim, who was the Bishop of Bamberg from 1242 to 1257. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier that was produced during his episcopate, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
