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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Hermann Ier de Winzenbourg ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Thuringia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Hermann I of Winzenburg (Hermann von Winzenburg) (1111-1130) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1111-1130 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#372692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust portraits of the apostles Simon and Judas, surmounted by a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SS SIMON IVD
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the Landgraviate of Thuringia, minted during the reign of Hermann Ier de Winzenbourg (1111-1130), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a ruler on its obverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which typically featured religious symbols or imagery. The inclusion of Hermann's image on the coin was a bold statement of his authority and power, and it set a precedent for future coins to feature the portraits of rulers.