Germany German States Gardelegen, County of
Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) front Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) back
Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) photo
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) front Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) back
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND

 
Silver 0.61 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 County of Gardelegen (German States)
Count
 Henry (Heinrich) (1184-1192)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1184-1192
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 0.61 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#108914
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry of Gardelegen ND (1184-1192) from County of Gardelegen (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.61 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 image of a bracteate, which was a type of medieval German coin that was believed to have magical powers. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex religious and cultural landscape of medieval Germany.