Denier Bracteate - Henry II ND
| Silver | 0.37 g | - |
| 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 | 0.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Fd. Wickenrode 31 b, Fd. von WeidenpeschInteresting 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 0.37 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, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used by people from all walks of life.