Denier Bracteate - Louis I ND (1217-1239) front Denier Bracteate - Louis I ND (1217-1239) back
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Denier Bracteate - Louis I ND

 
Silver 0.484 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Hersfeld (German States)
Abbot
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1217-1239)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1217-1239
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.484 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#365242
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Louis I ND (1217-1239) from Abbey of Hersfeld (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.484 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 center of trade and commerce during that time. The coin's design features an image of Louis I, also known as Louis the Lion, who was the King of France from 1217 to 1239, and was minted by the Abbey of Hersfeld, which was a powerful religious institution in the region. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a sign of its value and authenticity, and its weight of 0.484 grams made it a valuable and practical form of currency for everyday transactions.