Pfennig - Otto II of Merania or Thierry of Lyskirch Villach

Issuer Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Year 1183-1202
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier (1 Pfennig)
Currency Denier
Composition Silver
Weight 0.88 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNA#Cd4a
Obverse description Mitered bust of a bishop with a sword in his right hand and a stemmed rose in his left. Inscription around the outside between two circles. Rough die cut.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering [ERI]ACEN[IS]
Reverse description Church facade with a cross above the gable and two slender towers on either side. Four rings in the facade, the line above them is missing. Rough stamped finish. Double beaded circle on the outside.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1183-1202) - -
Numisquare ID 7510246740
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