Denier Bracteate - Frederick II (Altenburg) ND (1215-1250) front Denier Bracteate - Frederick II (Altenburg) ND (1215-1250) back
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Denier Bracteate - Frederick II Altenburg ND

 
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
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
References
Numista
N#344809
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

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.