Denier - Hermann of Kalvelage
| Émetteur | Emden, City of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1020-1051 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Denier |
| Devise | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 0.73 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Dann Sa#773, Jesse#36, Kluge Kar#300 |
| Description de l’avers | Bust facing right. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | +HEREMON |
| Description du revers | Double lined cross with inscription in corners. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | +AHN THON |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1020-1051) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2001832130 |
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Historical Context: This Denier was issued during the episcopacy of Hermann of Kalvelage, Bishop of Münster (1020-1051), a period within the Salian dynasty's rule over the Holy Roman Empire. Hermann held significant secular authority in the strategically important Frisian region, including the emerging port city of Emden. This coinage underscores Emden's growing economic prominence and the decentralization of minting prerogatives, reflecting the delegated authority of ecclesiastical princes to issue currency in their domains.
Artistry: Typical of early medieval coinage, the engraver remains anonymous. The design likely features a central cross on one side, a ubiquitous symbol of Christian authority, often accompanied by the ruler's name or mint designation in a simplified legend. The obverse might present a highly stylized bust or further inscription. Artistry is characterized by robust, often crude execution, prioritizing legibility and symbolic representation over intricate detail, reflecting the practical needs of early medieval commerce.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a small, thin silver planchet (0.73 grams), these deniers commonly exhibit characteristics of early medieval minting. High-points for preservation include the central