


© Rzeszowski Dom Aukcyjny
Denier Bracteate Gdańsk ND
Billon | 0.2 g | 17.5 mm |
Issuer | Duchy of East Pomerania (Polish States) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1200-1308 |
Value | 1 Denier |
Currency | Denier (1217-1308) |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 0.2 g |
Diameter | 17.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#419239 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A negative of the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Duchy of East Pomerania, which was a region in Poland that existed from the 12th to the 14th century. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.2 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for everyday transactions.