Denier Bracteate - Albert I ND (1252-1279) front Denier Bracteate - Albert I ND (1252-1279) back
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Denier Bracteate - Albert I ND

 
Silver 0.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Duke
Albert I (Albrecht I) (1252-1269)
Prince
Albert I (Albrecht I) (1269-1279)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1252-1279
Value
1 Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107101
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Fd.v.Hohn.17

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Albert I ND (1252-1279) from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.68 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Albert I, while the reverse side features a cross fleury, which was a common motif in medieval coinage. However, the coin's design also includes elements of Renaissance art, such as the intricate details and ornamentation found in the coin's border and the king's crown. This blend of styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.