Denier Bracteate ND (1296-1412) front Denier Bracteate ND (1296-1412) back
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Denier Bracteate ND

 
Silver 0.49 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Brunswick (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1296-1412
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (1296-1498)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.49 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#374727
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate ND (1296-1412) from City of Brunswick (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.49 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically during the 14th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used in trade and commerce, and its design featured the image of a lion, which was a symbol of the city of Brunswick. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.