Denier Bracteate - Frederick I Gelnhausen ND
| Silver | 0.60 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 | 0.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. This coin was used as a means of currency during his reign and features an image of the emperor on one side and a cross on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous use of copper or bronze, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in coinage.
