Denier Bracteate (Gdańsk) ND (1200-1308) front Denier Bracteate (Gdańsk) ND (1200-1308) back
Denier Bracteate (Gdańsk) ND (1200-1308) photo
© Rzeszowski Dom Aukcyjny

Denier Bracteate Gdańsk ND

 
Billon 0.2 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of East Pomerania (Polish States)
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
References
Numista
N#419239
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.