Denier Bracteate - Conrad II ND
| Silver | 0.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Conrad II of Riesenberg (Konrad II von Riesenberg) (1221-1246) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1246 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad II ND (1221-1246) from Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.71 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.