Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1263-1308) front Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1263-1308) back
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Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND

 
Silver 0.51 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave
Henry I (Heinrich I) (1263-1308)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1263-1308
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#231671
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Fd. Marburg 98, Fd. Ohrdurf II, 39
Minted both for Hessen and for the archbishop of Mainz Werner von Eppstein (1259-1284)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry I ND (1263-1308) from Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.51 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles, showcasing the artistic influences of the time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Henry I, while the reverse side features a stunning representation of a Gothic church with intricate details and ornaments, demonstrating the skill and craftsmanship of medieval coin engravers.