Penning - Henry of Vianden ND (1250-1267) front Penning - Henry of Vianden ND (1250-1267) back
Penning - Henry of Vianden ND (1250-1267) photo

Penning - Henry of Vianden ND

 
Silver 0.49 g 11 mm
Description
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
Penning (denarius) (⅛)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.49 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#326097
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Short, deeply incised lily cross within inner beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRAIECTVM

Translation: Utrecht

Comment

Varieties with different obverse details exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penning - Henry of Vianden ND (1250-1267) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.49 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Henry of Vianden on one side and a cross fleury on the other. This design was used during Henry's reign as Bishop of Utrecht and is a distinctive feature of this coin.