Denier Bracteate - Conrad of Brunswick-Lüneburg ND (1269-1300) front Denier Bracteate - Conrad of Brunswick-Lüneburg ND (1269-1300) back
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Denier Bracteate - Conrad of Brunswick-Lüneburg ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Verden (German States)
Prince-bishop
Conrad of Brunswick-Luneburg (Konrad von Braunschweig-Lüneburg) (1269-1300)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1269-1300
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301559
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Conrad of Brunswick-Lüneburg ND (1269-1300) from Bishopric of Verden (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned figure of Christ, while the reverse side features a representation of the pagan goddess Eostre, who is associated with fertility and the dawn. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.