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Medieval Coin (Saxony: Henry the Lion)

Henry the Lion (1142-1180), Duke of Saxony1142/1195

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig

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

Obverse: + IEINRIC LEOEL DVX HEINRICS O LEO A. The enthroned Duke between two towers, his feet set on the city wall with two towers and gate, beneath which two lions under two arches. Reverse: unembossed.

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  • Title: Medieval Coin (Saxony: Henry the Lion)
  • Creator: Henry the Lion (1142-1180), Duke of Saxony
  • Date Created: 1142/1195
  • Location: Braunschweig (Germany)
  • Physical Dimensions: diameter 31mm, weight 0.71g
  • Type: Medieval Bracteate, Coin (obverse and reverse)
  • Rights: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum Braunschweig, Kunstmuseum des Landes Niedersachsen
  • External Link: External link
  • Medium: Silver
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig

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