Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1150-1168) front Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1150-1168) back
Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1150-1168) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND

 
Silver 0.64 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Pegau (German States)
Abbot
Henry I (Heinrich I) (1150-1168)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1150-1168
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.64 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108130
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

P.-K.1061

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1150-1168) from Abbey of Pegau (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.64 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, 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.