Denier Bracteate (lion) ND (1260-1270) front Denier Bracteate (lion) ND (1260-1270) back
Denier Bracteate (lion) ND (1260-1270) photo
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Denier Bracteate lion ND

 
Silver 0.52 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Memmingen (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1260-1270
Value
1 Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.52 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108560
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a lion on one side, which was a common motif in medieval coinage, symbolizing power, strength, and royalty.