Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Wittelsbach ND (1183-1200) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Wittelsbach ND (1183-1200) back
Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Wittelsbach ND (1183-1200) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Wittelsbach ND

 
Silver 0.79 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Conrad I (Konrad I) (1161-1165, 1183-1200)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1183-1200
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167664
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad I of Wittelsbach ND (1183-1200) from Archbishopric of Mainz (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.