Duchy of Bavaria Light Denier - Henry XII the Lion, 1156 – 1180

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Bavaria Duchy of Bavaria
Currency Pfennig (907 – 1504)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Light Denier
Year 1156 – 1180
Ruler Henry III the Lion (Heinrich III der Löwe) (1142–1180)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.03
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Light Denier from Duchy of Bavaria. Issued from 1156 to 1180. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.03 g.

Obverse
Seated crowned figure holding right hand over chest and a lilly scepter in the left, to the left a standing figure turned right holding a sword with both hands.
Reverse
Standing armored figure turned slightly right holding sword and shield, to the right a lion.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1156-1180) 

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