Light Denier - Landfried ND (1166-1185) front Light Denier - Landfried ND (1166-1185) back
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Light Denier - Landfried ND

 
Silver 0.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Kempten (German States)
Prince-abbot
Landfried II (1166-1185)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1166-1185
Value
1 Light Denier (½)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#111836
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Light Denier - Landfried ND (1166-1185) from Abbey of Kempten (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. This was a period of significant expansion and urbanization in Europe, and the coin reflects the growing economic power of the Abbey of Kempten and the surrounding region. Despite being a small denomination coin, it was made of silver, indicating the wealth and influence of the Abbey at the time.