© Rodrigo Ribeiro
© Rodrigo Ribeiro
Denier Bracteate - John II
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Burgraviate of Friedberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Burgrave | John Brendel of Homburg (1532-1569) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1569 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | 1569 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#343572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Uniface.
Comment
Eichelmann - Friedberg# 2Interesting fact
The Denier Bracteate coin from the Burgraviate of Friedberg, minted during the reign of John II (1541-1569), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy in its production. This was a significant innovation in coinage technology at the time, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than those made of pure silver. This innovation helped to pave the way for the widespread use of copper-nickel alloys in coinage production in the centuries that followed.