Denier Bracteate - Hermann II ND (1227-1242) front Denier Bracteate - Hermann II ND (1227-1242) back
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Denier Bracteate - Hermann II ND

 
Silver 0.63 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Thuringia (German States)
Landgrave
Hermann II (1227-1241)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1227-1242
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.63 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#229200
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The Denier Bracteate coin was minted during the reign of Hermann II, who was the Landgrave of Thuringia from 1227 to 1242. The coin features an image of Hermann II 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 0.63 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.