© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier Bracteate - Frederick I Altenburg ND
| Silver | 0.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1152-1190 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. He was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of medieval Europe. The coin's design, which includes a bust of Frederick I on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the importance of the Holy Roman Empire and its rulers during this time period.
