Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1212-1244) front Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1212-1244) back
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Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND

 
Silver 0.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt (German States)
Prince
Henry I (Heinrich I) (1212-1252)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1212-1244
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier Bracteate
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.53 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105217
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1212-1244) from Principality of Anhalt (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.53 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval architecture and Christian symbolism. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Henry I, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a church, which is believed to represent the Cathedral of St. Mary's in Aachen, where Henry I was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1220. The coin's design reflects the close relationship between the Church and the State during the medieval period and showcases the importance of Christianity in the region at that time.