Denier Bracteate - Henry II ND (1328-1376) front Denier Bracteate - Henry II ND (1328-1376) back
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Denier Bracteate - Henry II ND

 
Silver 0.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave
Henry II (Heinrich II) (1328-1376)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1328-1376
Value
1 Pfennig
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.16 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#231680
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry II ND (1328-1376) from Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.16 g is that it was used as a means of payment in the German States during the 14th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used for everyday transactions, and its design featured an image of Henry II, the ruler of the Landgraviate of Hessen, on one side, and a cross on the other. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time, allowing people to purchase goods and services, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.