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Denier Bracteate "Moritzpfennig" - Albert of Käfernburg ND
| Silver | 0.67 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Albert I of Käfernburg (Albrecht I von Käfernburg) (1205-1232) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1232 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Moritzpfennig coin is that it was used as a means of promoting the cult of Saint Maurice, the patron saint of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg. The coin's design features an image of Saint Maurice on horseback, with the inscription "S. MAURICIVS" (Saint Maurice) above him. This highlights the importance of religion and saintly devotion during the time period in which the coin was minted.
