© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier Bracteate ND
1240 year| Silver | 0.49 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Weingarten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Hugh of Montfort (Hugo von Montfort) (1232-1242) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1240 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate ND (1240) from Abbey of Weingarten (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.49 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was popular in medieval Europe. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex and multifaceted nature of medieval society.
