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Denier Bracteate - Louis II ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Upper Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1255-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1268-1294 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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de Wit 2431Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Louis II ND (1268-1294) from Duchy of Upper Bavaria (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.6 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis II, who was also known as Louis the Strict. He was the Duke of Upper Bavaria and Count of Hainaut, and his rule saw the expansion of trade and commerce in the region, which led to the need for a standardized currency like this coin.
