Denier Bracteate - Otto IV ND (1195-1227) front Denier Bracteate - Otto IV ND (1195-1227) back
Denier Bracteate - Otto IV ND (1195-1227) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Otto IV ND

 
Silver 0.73 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States)
Count
Henry (Heinrich) (1195-1227) Otto (1195-1218) William (1195-1213)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1195-1227
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.73 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Otto IV ND (1195-1227) from County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States) made of Silver weighing 0.73 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which represents 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 symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.