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Penning - Bernold Deventer ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Bernold (1027-1054) |
| Emperor | Henry III (Heinrich III) (1039-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1046-1054 |
| Value | Penning (denarius) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with pellet in each angle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✣ I I ENACVS REH
Unabridged legend: Henricus Rex
Translation: King Henry
Comment
Legend variants exist, both obverse and reverse.Reverse inscription pertains to Henry III, who became King of Germany in 1039, and Emperor in 1046. Elsen dates the type as 1046-1054.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penning - Bernold (Deventer) ND (1046-1054) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Bishop Bernold on one side and a cross fleury on the other. This coin was minted during Bernold's reign as Bishop of Utrecht from 1046 to 1054, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
