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Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND
| Silver | 0.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1428-1464 |
| Years | 1428-1464 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Negative of obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND (1428-1464) from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.3 g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Gentle, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1428 to 1464. During his reign, he sought to promote trade and commerce in the region, which led to the minting of coins like this one. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the Electorate's power and influence in the region.
