Light Denier - Hermann II

€1.00
IssuerBishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Year1170-1177
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Light Denier (Dünnpfennig) (1/2)
CurrencyDenier
CompositionSilver
Weight0.91 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Krug Bam#40
Obverse descriptionBishop`s bust with a crown between the letters H and E within a narrow bulge. On the outside, seven hands (alternating right and left), enclosed by seven arches held together by a half-rosette. A ringlet in each of the outer corners. A pearl circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringH E
(Translation: Archbishop Hermann.)
Reverse descriptionEnthroned bishop wearing a miter with long ribbons; crosier in his right hand, a closed book in his left. Remains of writing between pearl circles.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1170-1177)  - -
Catalog ID9987045730
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