Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion

€2.00
IssuerCounty of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States)
Year1142-1195
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier
CurrencyDenier
CompositionSilver
Weight0.77 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Welter#50 , Berger#607 , Denicke#31 , Bonh#359
Obverse descriptionThe lion stands facing left in a calm posture. Its mouth is slightly open, its tail is curved over its back, the palmette-shaped tail tuft bent downwards. It is framed by a smooth ring, which its paws break, as well as by a notched ring, the inscription and an outer notched band.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ SEOEPJEOEJDVXHEIINPICSOLEOA
Reverse descriptionBlank.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1142-1195)  - -
Catalog ID2366324810
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