Denier - Louis I ND (1183-1231) front Denier - Louis I ND (1183-1231) back
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Denier - Louis I ND

 
Silver 1.04 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1183-1231)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1183-1231
Value
Herzoglicher Pfennig (1)
Currency
Pfennig (907-1504)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round with 4 pinches
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360296
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three round arches connected with each other, in the larger central one a frontal head, in each of the lateral ones a ringlet; above the arches two lions running towards each other. Pearl circle, star border, pearl circle.

Comment

Beierlein, Witt I# 6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis I ND (1183-1231) from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.04 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis I, also known as Louis the Kelheimer, who was the Duke of Bavaria from 1183 to 1231. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were used to promote trade and commerce in the region. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant innovation at the time, as it was a more durable and valuable material than the copper coins that were previously used. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of medieval Europe.