Denier Bracteate - Conrad ND (1188-1216) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad ND (1188-1216) back
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad ND

 
Silver 1.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Waldenburg (German States)
Lord
Conrad (Konrad) (1188-1216)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1188-1216
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.07 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130841
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Slg. Krug 246

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad ND (1188-1216) from Lordship of Waldenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.07 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, which is 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.