© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sterling - Henry III imitation ND
| Silver | 1.38 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Lippe (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Bernard III (Bernhard III) (1194-1265) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1248-1252 |
| Value | 1 Sterling |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#380540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross. Retrograde and outward legend with inverted V.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HI /OL /OIIL/ VID
Translation: Retrograde "Nicole on Lund" (Nicholas of London)
Comment
Imitation of the English Sterling.North 10.
The X is pomme, frequently used on Germanic Short Cross imitations. The style of portrait and lettering is perhaps Westphalian.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Sterling coin, which was a standardized silver coin that was widely used in England and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. The fact that it was imitated suggests that the original Sterling coin was a highly valued and widely recognized currency, and that the Lordship of Lippe wanted to create a coin that would be easily accepted and trusted by merchants and traders. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights the importance and value of this coin.
