Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1440-1471) front Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1440-1471) back
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Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND

 
Silver 0.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1440-1471)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1440-1471
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄252)
Currency
Thaler (1440-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.24 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105905
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Iron, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1440 to 1471. During his reign, he worked to strengthen the economy and military of Brandenburg, and this coin was likely used as a means of facilitating trade and commerce within the region.