Duchy of Saxony Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion, 1142 – 1180

Obverse
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Information

Country Duchy of Saxony Duchy of Saxony
Currency Pfennig (936 – 1296)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion
Year 1142 – 1180
Ruler Henry III the Lion (Heinrich III der Löwe) (1142–1180)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (bracteate)
Weight (g) 0.87
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion from Duchy of Saxony. Issued from 1142 to 1180. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0.87 g.

Obverse
Crouched lion turned right beneath triple arch supporting castle.
Reverse
Blank.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1142-1180)  —

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