Denier Bracteate - Conrad III of Malkos ND
Silver | 0.60 g | - |
Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#145029 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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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.