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Denier Bracteate ND
| Silver | 0.48 g | 21 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 | 0.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#405160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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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 0.48 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically in the 14th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used in trade and commerce, and it features an image of a lion on one side and a cross on the other. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the economy of the time and was used by people from all walks of life.
