Denier Bracteate - Kuno I ND (1151-1207) front Denier Bracteate - Kuno I ND (1151-1207) back
Denier Bracteate - Kuno I ND (1151-1207) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Kuno I ND

 
Silver 0.71 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Münzenberg (German States)
Lord
Cuno I (Kuno I) (1151-1207)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1151-1207
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.71 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116874
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mint branch over arch with 2 towers on the sides. Dot to the right and left of the tower.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Kuno I ND (1151-1207) from County of Münzenberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.71 g is that it was minted during the reign of Kuno I, who was the Count of Münzenberg from 1151 to 1207. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier bracteate, which was a type of coin that was popular in Germany during the Middle Ages. The coin's design features a cross on one side and a bust of Kuno I on the other, and it was likely used for everyday transactions in the region.