Denier Bracteate - Adelheid III of Sachsen ND
| Silver | 0.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Adelaide III of Sommerschenburg (Adelheid III von Sommerschenburg) (1161-1184) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1161-1184 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Adelheid III of Sachsen Denier Bracteate coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts Adelheid III, the Abbess of Quedlinburg, with a crown on her head and a scepter in her hand, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a pagan deity, possibly Thor or Freyja, with a hammer and an arrow. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.
