Penning - Herbert van Kleef ND (1139-1150) front Penning - Herbert van Kleef ND (1139-1150) back
Penning - Herbert van Kleef ND (1139-1150) photo
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Penning - Herbert van Kleef ND

 
Silver 0.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Herbert of Beron (Herbert van Beron) (1138-1150)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1139-1150
Value
1 Penning (⅛)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#305542
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross pattee with small crosses in each angle

Script: Latin

Lettering: + EVDNIA

Comment

Van der Chijs 4.1-6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penning - Herbert van Kleef ND (1139-1150) from Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.5 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the religious influence of the time. The coin bears an image of Saint Martin, the patron saint of the Bishopric of Utrecht, on one side, and a cross on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the religious authority and power of the Bishopric, and it is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.