Denier Bracteate - John Frederick I ND (1608-1628) front Denier Bracteate - John Frederick I ND (1608-1628) back
Denier Bracteate - John Frederick I ND (1608-1628) photo
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Denier Bracteate - John Frederick I ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1608-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1608-1628
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#133911
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - John Frederick I ND (1608-1628) from Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Württemberg, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by intricate foliage and ornamentation. This blend of traditional heraldic symbols and classical motifs reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.