Denier Bracteate - Conrad III of Malkos ND (1222-1249) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad III of Malkos ND (1222-1249) back
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad III of Malkos ND

 
Silver 0.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Fulda (German States)
Prince-abbot
Conrad III of Malkos (Konrad III von Malkos) (1221-1249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1222-1249
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#145029
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad III of Malkos ND (1222-1249) from Abbey of Fulda (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.60 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 medieval jewelry and coinage, which has a pagan origin. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.