Denier Bracteate - Hermann I ND (1190-1217) front Denier Bracteate - Hermann I ND (1190-1217) back
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Denier Bracteate - Hermann I ND

 
Silver 0.79 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Thuringia (German States)
Landgrave
Hermann I (1190-1217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1190-1217
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107683
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The Denier Bracteate coin was minted during the reign of Hermann I, who was the Landgrave of Thuringia from 1190 to 1217. The coin features an image of Hermann I on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design element for coins during the medieval period. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The fact that it weighs 0.79 grams suggests that it was a relatively small coin, but it would still have been a significant amount of silver for the average person during that time period.