Obverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. – Reverse © Hermitage Fine Art
Obverse © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. – Reverse © Hermitage Fine Art
Denier Bracteate - Frederick I Gelnhausen ND
| Silver | 0.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1155-1190 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#144419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was issued during the reign of Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. The coin features an image of Frederick I on one side and a cross on the other, signifying the imperial power and influence of the Holy Roman Empire during that time.
