© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier - Theoderic IV ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Western Frisia (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Theoderic IV (Dirk IV) (1039-1049) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1049 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight letters, pairs of letters forming arms of cross, with small cross pattée at center, and rings with points in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
? I
AE ✠ TA
FB
Comment
Grolle 1.1bSometimes attributed with a narrower date range "after 1047."
Many variants in the lettering exist.
- Main photos attributed as Ilisch 11.2
- Example with obverse legend retrograde, and variation of reverse lettering (attributed as Ilisch 11.1 var)
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- Example with degenerate obverse legend A INERIRG, and another variation of reverse lettering (Attributed as Ilisch 11.1 var)
© Jean Elsen et Ses Fils
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theoderic IV, who was the Count of Holland and Western Frisia from 1039 to 1049. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.5 grams, was a standard circulation coin during that time and was likely used for everyday transactions.
