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Denier Bracteate - Otto das Kind ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Otto the Child (1213-1235) |
| Duke | Otto the Child (1235-1252) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1213-1252 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Otto das Kind ND (1213-1252) from County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States) made of Silver weighing 0.75 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was commonly used in pre-Christian Germanic cultures. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the region during the time period in which the coin was minted.
