Denier Bracteate ND front Denier Bracteate ND back
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Denier Bracteate ND

 
Silver 0.34 g -
Description
Issuer
Margravate of Lower Lusatia (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.34 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#141083
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Where exactly this coin has been minted is unknown.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate ND from Margravate of Lower Lusatia (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.34 g is that it was minted during the reign of Margrave Henry III, who ruled the Margravate of Lower Lusatia from 1296 to 1303. This coin is a rare example of a silver denier from this time period and region, and its design features a unique combination of motifs, including a crowned eagle on the obverse and a lion passant on the reverse. Additionally, the coin's small weight of 0.34 grams makes it a notable example of a lightweight coin from the era.