Denier - Leopold IV ND
| Silver | 0.31 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Thann (French States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Leopold IV (1395-1411) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1399-1411 |
| Value | 1 Denier or Rappen (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
Geiger 72.Exact time of minting of the coin is unknown but is estimated to be rougly in the year 1400.
Wielandt lists this coin as being from Todtnau.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the City of Thann, minted during the reign of Leopold IV in the early 15th century, features an image of the king on horseback on one side and a cross on the other. This coin was used widely in trade and commerce in the French States during that time, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Despite its small weight of 0.31 grams, the coin played a significant role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.