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Denier Bracteate - Frederick II ND
| Silver (debased silver) | 0.3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 (debased silver) |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Brakteat) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Uniface coin. The reverse is the same impression pushed through from the face.
Comment
This issue is similar tobut it has radiant lines around rim instead of smooth ring.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin is that it was made of debased silver, which means the silver content was less than the standard 99.9% pure silver used in many other coins of the time. Instead, the coin was made of a lower quality silver alloy, likely containing other metals like copper or tin, to reduce the cost of production. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in the German States during the 15th century.
