Denier Bracteate - Albert the Bear ND (1157-1170) front Denier Bracteate - Albert the Bear ND (1157-1170) back
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Denier Bracteate - Albert the Bear ND

 
Silver 0.87 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Margrave
Albert the Bear (Albrecht der Bär) (1157-1170)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1157-1170
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.87 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314486
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Albert the Bear ND (1157-1170) from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.87 g is that it features an image of Albert the Bear, the Margrave of Brandenburg, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during Albert's reign, which lasted from 1157 to 1170, and it was used as a means of currency throughout the German States during that time.