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 0.76 g -
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
0.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301562
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Minted in Alsfeld or Rotenburg an der Fulda
Fd. von Erfurt, Nr. 89

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. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, when the Holy Roman Empire was struggling for power and control. Despite this, the Landgraviate of Thuringia was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, like this one, which is a testament to the region's economic and political strength at the time.