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Denier Bracteate ND
| Silver | 0.49 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 was used by people from all walks of life.
