Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1440-1470) front Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1440-1470) back
Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1440-1470) photo
© Fred Cherrygarden

Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND

 
Silver 0.3 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1440-1471)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1440-1470
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄252)
Currency
Thaler (1440-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#113852
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was issued during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Iron, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1440 to 1470. During his rule, he implemented various economic and military reforms, which helped to strengthen the Margraviate of Brandenburg and increase its influence in the region. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 0.3 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.