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Denier Bracteate - Beatrice II of Winzenburg ND
| Silver | 0.84 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Beatrice II of Wintzenburg (Beatrix II von Wintzenburg) (1138-1160) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1138-1160 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Beatrice II of Winzenburg ND (1138-1160) from Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.84 g is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Beatrice II, the Abbess of Quedlinburg, while the other side features a cross and a small image of Christ. This combination of religious and secular symbols reflects the complex relationship between the church and the nobility during the medieval period.
