Denier Bracteate - Henry "the Admirable" and Albrecht "the Fat" ND (1279-1318) front Denier Bracteate - Henry "the Admirable" and Albrecht "the Fat" ND (1279-1318) back
Denier Bracteate - Henry "the Admirable" and Albrecht "the Fat" ND (1279-1318) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Henry "the Admirable" and Albrecht "the Fat" ND

 
Silver 0.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Luneburg (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States)
Duke
Albert II of Brunswick-Göttingen (1279-1318) Henry I of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (1279-1322)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1279-1318
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#397296
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Henry "the Admirable" and Albrecht "the Fat," on the same coin. This is a rare example of a coin that highlights the joint rule of two leaders, which was a common practice in the medieval period. The coin's design and the use of silver also reflect the importance of trade and commerce during this time period.