© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Penning - Ansfried ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ansfried (995-1010) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 995-1010 |
| Value | Penning (denarius) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Place name inscription in two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILT
BVRC
Translation: Wiltburg
Comment
According to Elsen, Wiltburg was the Frisian name for Utrecht.Unpublished in catalogs. Coin in photos is possibly one of two known examples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penning - Ansfried ND (995-1010) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.73 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of a bishop on one side and a cross on the other, which reflects the religious significance of the Bishopric of Utrecht during that time period.
