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Denier - Henry II/III Bridge ND
| Silver | 0.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry III (1248-1261) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1261 |
| 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#400549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Brabant style cross, in 2 quarters a dot and a circled dot, in the other quarters leaf-like decorations
Comment
Many varieties exist, with slight differences in the objects in the corners, both obverse and reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a bridge - which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. This bridge is believed to represent the bridge over the river Senne in Brussels, which was an important trade route during the time of Henry II/III's reign. The inclusion of this design element highlights the significance of trade and commerce during this period in the Duchy of Brabant.
