Alfa Numismatics

Auction 16  –  30 June 2024

Alfa Numismatics, Auction 16

Medals, Ancient and Medieval Coins including Islamic, Belgium, Czechia, Engla...

Su, 30.06.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
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★ Magnificent portrait ★

Germany. Saxony. Heinrich III 1039-1046. AR Denar (17mm, 1.61g). Dortmund mint. +HEI[NR]ICVS R[EX], crowned head left / M[I]NTEONA, cross with pellets in each angle. Dbg. 726; Stange 11; Berghaus -. Very Fine.

In older literature the legend Minteona was thought to be the mint of Minden, however, more recent studies have die linked this issue to reverses with the legend DRVOTMONA which can be attributed to Dortmund. See "Die Anfänge der Münzprägung in Minden by Ilisch, Peter, in "Zwischen Dom und Rathaus. Beiträge zur Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte der Stadt Minden" (1977) p. 37-59 Ilisch, P.: Die Anfänge der Münzprägung in Minden, in: Zwischen Dom und Rathaus, Minden 1977, S. 37-59

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Price realized 480 EUR 15 bids
Starting price 200 EUR
Estimate 400 EUR
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