© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier Pomeranian Gryphon ND
| Billon | 0.65 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Demmin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1400 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The pomeranian gryphon or a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS IN NOMINE
Translation: In the name of God.
Comment
There are different types of legends.
Dann Po 193
Obverse: MONETA:DEMINENS
Reverse: DEVS:IN:NOMINE•T
(Photo by ‘Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne’ WCN)
Dann Po 193var
Obverse: MONETA:DENINENS
Reverse: DEVS:IN:NOMINETV
(Photo by ‘Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne’ WCN)
Interesting fact
The Pomeranian Gryphon Denier coin from the City of Demmin (German States) is interesting because it features a unique design of a gryphon, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This coin was circulated during the 14th century and is made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The fact that it weighs only 0.65 grams suggests that it was designed to be a small, portable currency for everyday transactions.
