© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
Denier Bracteate - Albert / Nikolaus One dot ND
| Billon | 0.12 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Albert of Buxhoeveden (1198-1229) Nicolas of Nauen (1229-1253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1253 |
| Value | 1 Hohlpfennig |
| Currency | Denier (1186-1255) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.12 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coins was struck when the Archbishopric of Riga was still just a Bishopric. The exact date-range these coins were minted in is unknown, but most sources list these coins as being made under Albert's reigns (1199-1229) or Nikolaus's reign (1229-1253).Interesting fact
The Archbishopric of Riga, which issued this coin, was a significant religious and political power in the region during the Middle Ages, and its coins were widely used in trade and commerce.
