Light Denier - Hermann II

Issuer Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Year 1170-1177
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Light Denier (Dünnpfennig) (1/2)
Currency Denier
Composition Silver
Weight 0.91 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Krug Bam#40
Obverse description Bishop`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 script Latin
Obverse lettering H E
(Translation: Archbishop Hermann.)
Reverse description Enthroned 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
Mintage ND (1170-1177) - -
Numisquare ID 9987045730
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