Denier Bracteate - Frederick II Altenburg ND
Silver | 1 g | - |
Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
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King | Frederick II (1212-1250) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1215-1250 |
Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#344809 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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 II, who was also known as Frederick the Great, and was a powerful and influential ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. He was known for his military conquests and his support of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw the rise of the Gothic style of architecture and the development of the university system. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1 gram, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists.