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 0.69 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
0.69 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#369865
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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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 0.69 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Henry I, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a castle or fortress, which is believed to symbolize the power and authority of the Landgraviate of Hessen. The use of these architectural elements in the coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which it was minted.