Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1511-1525) front Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1511-1525) back
Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1511-1525) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND

 
Billon 0.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1511-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1511-1525
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.13 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#142083
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

BRP Prusy T22.1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Anonymous ND (1511-1525) from Teutonic Order (German States) made of Billon weighing 0.13 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the time of the Teutonic Order, a German military order that was founded in the 12th century. The coin was minted during the reign of Grand Master Albert of Hohenzollern, who ruled the order from 1511 to 1525. Despite its small weight, the coin was an important part of the economy of the Teutonic Order and was used to facilitate trade and commerce within the German States.