Denier Bracteate - John Louis ND (1586-1596) front Denier Bracteate - John Louis ND (1586-1596) back
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Denier Bracteate - John Louis ND

 
Silver 0.13 g 13.1 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Nassau-Idstein (Nassau-Idstein, German States)
Count
John Louis I (Johann Ludwig I) (1568-1596)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1586-1596
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.13 g
Diameter
13.1 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#178765
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Unlisted in Krause

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The County of Nassau-Idstein was a small state within the Empire, and the coin's minting was likely a reflection of the economic and political changes taking place during that time. Despite its small size, the coin has survived for centuries and serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history of Europe during the late 16th century.