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Denier Bracteate "Moritzpfennig" - Rudbrecht of Querfurt ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Rupert of Querfurt (1260-1266) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1266 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Moritzpfennig coin is that it features an image of Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr and the patron saint of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, on one side, and an image of Rudbrecht of Querfurt, the Archbishop of Magdeburg, on the other side. This coin was minted during Rudbrecht's reign (1260-1266) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite its small weight of 0.73 grams, it is made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time.
