Utrechtse penning van Dirk van Ahr, 1198-1212 1198 - 1212

This silver coin, known as the Utrechtse penning, was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands between 1198 and 1212 by the artist Dirk van Are. The coin features a bust of Saint Martin, a significant figure in the history of the region. The inscription around the bust includes the phrase "S. MARTINVS," a clear reference to the saint. This small, yet historically significant, coin provides insight into the coinage practices and religious beliefs of the Netherlands in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.