Denier Bracteate - Hartwig II of Hirnheim ND
| Silver | 0.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hartwig II von Hirnheim (1202-1208) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1202-1208 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Hartwig II of Hirnheim ND (1202-1208) from Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.65 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 time period in which the coin was minted.
