Denier Bracteate - Frederick II, Vogt of Oldesleben ND (1189-1216) front Denier Bracteate - Frederick II, Vogt of Oldesleben ND (1189-1216) back
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Denier Bracteate - Frederick II, Vogt of Oldesleben ND

 
Silver 0.60 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Beichlingen (German States)
Count
Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1189-1216)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1189-1216
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#144426
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, who was also known as Frederick the Great, a powerful and influential leader in the Holy Roman Empire. He was known for his military conquests and his support of the arts and culture, and his reign saw the rise of the Gothic style in architecture and art. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.60g, would have been a common form of currency during his rule and would have been used in everyday transactions.