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Penning - Diederik van der Ahr ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic II of Nuenar (Dirk van der Aare) (1198-1212) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1212 |
| Value | Penning (denarius) (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short maltese cross. Annelets with central dot, and tridents alternating in the angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: +TRAIeCTVM
Translation: Utrecht
Comment
Van der Chijs 6.2-5Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penning - Diederik van der Ahr ND (1198-1212) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.5 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the religious influences of the time. The coin bears an image of a bishop's mitre, which symbolizes the powerful influence of the Catholic Church during the medieval period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and small weight make it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists interested in medieval European currency.
