Corvey Abbey, Hermann I. von Holte, 1223-1254. Penny, around 1230

 

 

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Find ID: 
VT-N9DJ8G65
Published: 
13.4.2026
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Description: 
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
Detector: 
Xp Deus 2
Country: 
Germany
County: 
Northeim
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Jan   16.4.2026
Wow, the coin also has a high collector's value.
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