Denier Bracteate - Conrad II of Tegerfelden ND (1210-1230) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad II of Tegerfelden ND (1210-1230) back
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad II of Tegerfelden ND

 
Silver 0.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Constance (German States)
Bishop
Conrad II of Tegerfelden (Konrad II von Tegerfelden) (1209-1233)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1210-1230
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#373067
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad II of Tegerfelden ND (1210-1230) from Bishopric of Constance (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.46 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.