Denier Bracteate - Albert of Mecklenburg ND (1364-1389) front Denier Bracteate - Albert of Mecklenburg ND (1364-1389) back
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Denier Bracteate - Albert of Mecklenburg ND

 
Silver 0.30 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Albert of Mecklenburg (Albrekt av Mecklenburg) (1364-1389)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1364-1389
Value
1 Denier (Penning)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.30 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431347
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Albert of Mecklenburg ND (1364-1389) from Sweden made of Silver weighing 0.30 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Sweden during the 14th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used for everyday transactions, and it features an image of Albert of Mecklenburg, the ruler of Sweden at the time. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the Swedish economy and was used by people from all walks of life.