Denier Bracteate - Gebhard VI ND (1216-1240) front Denier Bracteate - Gebhard VI ND (1216-1240) back
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Denier Bracteate - Gebhard VI ND

 
Silver 0.34 g -
Description
Issuer
Burgraviate of Querfurt (German States)
Burgrave
Gebhard V (1216-1240)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1216-1240
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.34 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#214794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Gebhard VI ND (1216-1240) from Burgraviate of Querfurt (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.34 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was commonly used in pre-Christian Germanic cultures. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Burgraviate of Querfurt during the 13th century.