Denier Bracteate - John I ND (1200-1214) front Denier Bracteate - John I ND (1200-1214) back
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Denier Bracteate - John I ND

 
Silver 0.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Hersfeld (German States)
Abbot
John I (Johann I) (1200-1214)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1214
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#145040
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - John I ND (1200-1214) from Abbey of Hersfeld (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.40 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the medieval period in Germany, specifically in the region of Hersfeld, which was an important trading center at the time. The coin's design features an image of John I, the Abbot of Hersfeld, on one side, and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the connection between the church and the state. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and importance of the currency during that era.