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Denier - Richard from Cornwall ND
Silver | 1.16 g | - |
Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
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King | Richard of Cornwall (1257-1272) |
Period | Great Interregnum (1254-1273) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1257-1271 |
Value | 1 Denier |
Currency | Denier (768-1271) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.16 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#105204 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Richard from Cornwall ND (1257-1271) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 1.16 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Richard, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the English monarchy. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted in trade due to its low weight and irregular minting practices. As a result, it is now considered a rare collector's item, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.