© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Penning - Henry of Vianden Deventer ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry I of Vianden (Hendrik I van Vianden) (1250-1267) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1267 |
| Value | 1 Denier (⅛) |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#331374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long double cross with P – A – O – ★ in the corners
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DAVENTRIA
Translation: Deventer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry of Vianden, who was the Bishop of Utrecht from 1250 to 1267. This coin is a rare example of a silver penny that was circulated during his episcopacy, and it is a testament to the economic and cultural significance of the Bishopric of Utrecht during that time.
