Germany German States Ballenstedt, County of
Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) front Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) back
Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) front Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) back
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Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND

 
Silver 0.79 g -
Description
Issuer
 County of Ballenstedt (German States)
Count
 Bernard (Bernhard) (1170-1212)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1170-1212
Value
 1 Denier
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 0.79 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#106008
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Bernhard of Sachsen ND (1170-1212) from County of Ballenstedt (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.79 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 bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was commonly used in pre-Christian Germanic cultures. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.