Denier - Louis II ND (1355-1365) front Denier - Louis II ND (1355-1365) back
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Denier - Louis II ND

 
Silver 0.68 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Louis II (Ludwig II) (1351-1365)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1355-1365
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.68 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#411292
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Star made of three stalked crowns alternating with three balls.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Louis II ND (1355-1365) from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.68 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1355 to 1365. During his reign, Louis II implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The coin itself is a rare example of a silver denier from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.