Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion

Issuer County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States)
Year 1142-1195
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier
Currency Denier
Composition Silver
Weight 0.77 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Welter#50 , Berger#607 , Denicke#31 , Bonh#359
Obverse description The 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering + SEOEPJEOEJDVXHEIINPICSOLEOA
Reverse description Blank.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1142-1195) - -
Numisquare ID 2366324810
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