Denier Bracteate - Henry Dusemer of Arffberg ND (1345-1351) front Denier Bracteate - Henry Dusemer of Arffberg ND (1345-1351) back
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Denier Bracteate - Henry Dusemer of Arffberg ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Henry Dusemer (1345-1351)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1345-1351
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#221887
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry Dusemer of Arffberg ND (1345-1351) from Teutonic Order (German States) made of Silver 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 image of a bracteate, which is a type of medieval silver coin, with a pagan motif of a tree of life. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Teutonic Order and the German States during the 14th century.