Medieval Coin (Hildesheim: Adelhog)

Adelhog (1170-1190), bischop of Hildesheim1170/1190

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany

Obverse: IESEODPSEOPISEOPSTEOPSEO. [pseudo legend]. Crutch-type cross surrounded by ornaments, in the corners: lily stalk and rod ending in leaves. Reverse: unembossed.

Details

Title: Medieval Coin (Hildesheim: Adelhog)
Creator: Adelhog (1170-1190), bischop of Hildesheim
Date Created: 1170/1190
Location: Hildesheim (Germany)
Physical Dimensions: diameter 30mm, weight 0.78g
Type: Medieval Bracteate, Coin (obverse)
Rights: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum Braunschweig, Kunstmuseum des Landes Niedersachsen
External Link: External link
Medium: Silver

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