Light Denier anonymous Eger ND
| Silver (.500) | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190) Henry VI (Heinrich VI) (1191-1197) Philip of Swabia (1198-1208) Otto IV (1198-1209) Frederick II (1212-1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1220 |
| Value | 1 Light Denier (½) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Size | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Cn.9Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 1180-1220, saw the rise of the Gothic Empire and the growth of trade and commerce, which led to an increased demand for coinage. As a result, coins like this Light Denier anonymous (Eger) were produced in large quantities to meet the needs of merchants and traders. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a tangible reminder of the complex economic and political systems that shaped medieval Europe.
