© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
Denier Bracteate - Albert / Nikolaus Three dots ND
| Billon | 0.13 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 | 0.13 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149686 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Archbishopric of Riga was a powerful religious and political institution in the Livonian Confederation, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic and political influence of the Hanseatic League in the region. The coin's unique design, featuring three dots after the names of the rulers, is also notable and may have been used to signify the coin's authenticity or to distinguish it from other coins in circulation.
