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Light Denier - Hartwig I of Lierheim ND
| Silver | 0.81 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hartwig I von Lierheim (1167-1184) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1167-1184 |
| Value | 1 Light Denier (Dünnpfennig) (½) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Building with three towers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Light Denier coin of Hartwig I of Lierheim is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the German States. The Bishopric of Augsburg, where the coin was minted, was a powerful and influential entity in the region, and the coin's production reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the area during the 12th century.
