Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion ND

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Comment

In 1180, Henry was banished from the Empire. The title of duke of Saxony passed to Count Bernard of Ballenstedt, who, however, ruled only over a few parts in the east and north of the former duchy. Henry, for his part, kept his allodial lands around the castles of Brunswick and Lüneburg.

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En 1180, Henri est mis au ban de l'Empire. Le titre de duc de Saxe passa au comte Bernard de Ballenstedt qui, toutefois, ne règne que sur quelques parties dans l'est et le nord de l'ancien duché. Henri, pour sa part, conserve ses terres allodiales autour des châteaux de Brunswick et de Lunebourg.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Henry the Lion ND (1142-1180) from Duchy of Saxony (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.75 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Henry the Lion, the Duke of Saxony, holding a shield with a Christian cross, while the reverse side features a representation of a pagan deity, possibly Thor or Odin, holding a hammer. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.

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