Denier Bracteate - Otto II ND (1184-1205) front Denier Bracteate - Otto II ND (1184-1205) back
Denier Bracteate - Otto II ND (1184-1205) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Otto II ND

 
Silver 0.89 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Margrave
Otto II (1184-1205)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1184-1205
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.89 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#108743
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate - Otto II ND (1184-1205) from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes Christianity, while the reverse side features a image of 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 time period in which the coin was minted.