Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Querfurt ND (1134-1142) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Querfurt ND (1134-1142) back
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Querfurt ND

 
Silver 0.79 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Archbishop
Conrad I of Querfurt (Konrad I von Querfurt) (1134-1142)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1134-1142
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#115074
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Querfurt ND (1134-1142) from Archbishopric of Magdeburg (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.