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 0.49 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
0.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#318630
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Hermann II ND (1227-1242) from Landgraviate of Thuringia (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.49 g is that it features a unique blend of medieval Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a detailed representation of the Landgraviate of Thuringia's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a lion passant and a wheel of fortune, surrounded by intricate arches and columns. This blend of architectural styles is a distinct characteristic of the coin and sets it apart from other coins of the same era.