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Henricus de Virneburch
| Location | Austria |
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| Type | Medal |
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| Obverse description | Frontal effigy of Archbishop Heinrich II von Virneburg in full pontifical vestments, wearing a mitre and raising his right hand in benediction while holding a crozier in his left, flanked by two heraldic shields in high relief. The surrounding legend in Latin gives his name and title with his tenure dates in Roman numerals. |
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| Obverse lettering | HENRICUS DE VIRNEBURCH ARCHIEP. COLON. MCCCIV-MCCCXXXII |
| Reverse description | Detailed relief depiction of the new choir of Cologne Cathedral in Gothic style, with figures of clergy gathered before the entrance in a consecration scene. The surrounding Latin legend records the dedication date of 27 September 1322, with the fineness mark '999' inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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