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 0.82 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
0.82 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301563
Rarity index
97%

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 is that this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, silver was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency in its own right, and coins made of silver were considered to be of high value. This makes the Denier Bracteate coin a rare and valuable artifact from the medieval period.