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Denier Bracteate - Conrad II and Henry I ND
| Silver | 0.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Conrad II of Riesenberg (Konrad II von Riesenberg) (1221-1246) Henry I of Rusteberg (1246-1257) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1257 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Comment
Like all Brakteat coins from Hildesheim this is a one year type. After one year all coins had to be exchanged for new coins at three quarters of their face value.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of both secular and religious imagery. On one side, it depicts a crowned king, likely Conrad II, while on the other side, it shows a bishop, believed to be Henry I, holding a crosier and a book. This combination of symbols highlights the close relationship between the secular and religious powers that existed during that time period in the German States.
