Abbey of Lindau Denier Bracteate - Abbey with Royal Participation, 1240

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Abbey of Lindau Abbey of Lindau
Currency Denier
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Denier Bracteate - Abbey with Royal Participation
Year 1240
Composition Silver
Shape Round (Uniface)
Technique Hammered (bracteate)
Weight (g) 0.44
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Denier Bracteate - Abbey with Royal Participation from Abbey of Lindau. Issued in 1240. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 0.44 g.

Obverse
Head of the king from the front. The crown bears a cross in the center at the top, and a ringlet on each side, which sometimes appears as a sphere because the hole is very small or is missing entirely. The king holds in each hand a three-leaved linden branch, the top leaves of each branch facing each other horizontally, the two lower ones hanging almost exactly vertical. Upright and cross square border.
Reverse
Blank.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1240) 

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