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Denier Bracteate - Gertrud ND
| Silver | 0.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Women's Abbey of Eschwege (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Gertrude (1180-1188) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1188 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The Denier Bracteate coin featuring Gertrud from the Women's Abbey of Eschwege (German States) is a rare example of a coin that was minted by a women's religious institution during the Middle Ages. The coin was minted between 1180 and 1188, a time when women's roles in society were limited, and their involvement in economic and political affairs was minimal. The fact that the Women's Abbey of Eschwege was able to mint its own coin speaks to the economic and political power that the abbey held during that time.