Denier Bracteate - Berthold II ND (1185-1197) front Denier Bracteate - Berthold II ND (1185-1197) back
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Denier Bracteate - Berthold II ND

 
Silver 0.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Kempten (German States)
Prince-abbot
Berthold II (1185-1197)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1185-1197
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150866
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Berthold II ND (1185-1197) from Abbey of Kempten (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.40 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, 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.