Denier Bracteate - Adelheid III of Sachsen ND
| Silver | 0.50 g |
| Issuer | Abbey of Gandersheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Adelaide III (Adelheid III) (1152-1184) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1152-1184 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Comment
Fund Mödesse T.27,66aInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Adelheid III of Sachsen Denier Bracteate is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Adelheid III, the Abbess of Gandersheim, in a religious habit, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a pagan fertility goddess, highlighting the blending of religious beliefs and practices during the medieval period.