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1 Pfennig Bracteate ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Goslar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1280 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig (Bracteate) coin from the City of Goslar (German States) is that it features a unique design that reflects the city's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a silver lion passant, symbolizing the city's connection to the Holy Roman Empire. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a bracteate, a type of medieval silver coin, which was used as a model for the coin's design. This design element serves as a nod to the city's rich history as a center of trade and commerce during the medieval period.
