Denier Bracteate - Hartbert or Siegfried ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hartbert (1199-1216) Siegfried of Lichtenberg (Siegfried von Lichtenberg) (1216-1221) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1199-1221 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uniface coin.
Comment
This coin has two different catalog numbers in in Mehl´s "Die Münzen des Bistums Hildesheim - Teil 1 - Vom Beginn der Prägung bis zum Jahre 1435" because at first just two cut halves of the coin were known which each got a separate number. Like all Brakteats from Hildesheim this is a one year type which after one year had to be exchanged into new pfennig coins for three quarters of its face value.Interesting fact
The Hartbert or Siegfried ND (1199-1221) denier bracteate from the Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. On one side, it depicts a bishop's head, representing the Christian faith, while on the other side, it shows a figure of a pagan deity, possibly Thor or Odin, highlighting the blending of religious beliefs during the early Middle Ages.