Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen (Liege, lion) ND (1167-1191) front Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen (Liege, lion) ND (1167-1191) back
Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen (Liege, lion) ND (1167-1191) photo
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Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen Liege, lion ND

 
Silver 0.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Rudolf of Zähringen (1167-1191)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1167-1191
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (975-1274)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.85 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#307725
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion standing, facing left under arcade. Below, face looks out window in wall.

Comment

Chestret 121

Rudolph of Zaeringen (Rodolphe van Zaeringen) was a prolific coiner, issuing over a dozen different types of deniers

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a lion on one side, which was a symbol of strength and courage in medieval times.