Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND
Silver | 0.53 g | - |
Issuer | Principality of Anhalt (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#105217 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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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.