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Hermann I. von Holte was abbot of the Benedictine abbey of Corvey from 1223 to 1253 (some sources state 1254). Wikipedia Wikipedia +1 Important facts about Hermann I. von Holte: Origin: He probably came from the Osnabrück noble family of von Holte and was likely the brother of Bishop Ludolf von Holte of Münster. Career: Before his abbotship in Corvey, he was provost of the cathedral in Merseburg. Work: In 1234, he founded the Cistercian convent of Ottbergen, which was later moved to Brenkhausen. Numismatics: Silver pennies exist from the time of his regency (c. 1223–1254).
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ABTEI Hermann I. von Holte, 1223-1254.um 1230. 0,98 g. +SANCTVÆ VITVÆ Runder Vierpaß, darin Kopf des heiligen Vitus l.//CVR - BEI - ACI - VITÆ Langes Doppelfadenkreuz, darum runder Vierpaß. Peter Ilisch, Kleine Corveyer Münzgeschichte, S8; Weing. 25
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. +SANCTVÆ VITVÆ Round quatrefoil, inside the head of St. Vitus l.//CVR - BEI - ACI - VITÆ Long double crosshair, round quatrefoil around it.
Material:
Silver
Weight:
1,24 g
Length:
16,0 mm
Diameter:
16,0 mm
Mint:
Höxter, Corvey
Condition:
Completely preserved
Grade:
Very Good (VG)
Find-type:
Detector-find
Detector:
Xp Deus 2
Country:
Germany
County:
Northeim (DE)
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