Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1300-1350) front Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1300-1350) back
Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1300-1350) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND

 
Billon 0.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1300-1350
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107890
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1300-1350) from Teutonic Order (German States) made of Billon weighing 0.22 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a image of a bracteate, which was a type of medieval German coin that often depicted pagan symbols and motifs. This blending of religious imagery reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Teutonic Order and the German States during the 14th century.