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Denier - Henry I Tower; Vilvoorde ND
| Silver | 0.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry I The Courageous (1190-1235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1210-1235 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Brabant cross. In the angles, an inner dot and an outer dotted circle
Comment
Variants exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry I, who was also known as Henry the Child, and was the son of King Otto IV of Germany. Despite being the Duke of Brabant, Henry I was never crowned King of Germany, and his coinage was an important symbol of his authority and power within the region. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Duchy of Brabant during this time period.
