Denier Bracteate - Philip Christopher of Sötern
| Silver | 0.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Speyer (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Philip Christopher of Sötern (1610-1652) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1626 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Berstett 582aInteresting fact
The Denier Bracteate coin was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the region's economy, leading to a shortage of coinage and the use of alternative forms of currency, such as the Bracteate. The coin's design, which features a crowned bust of Philip Christopher of Sötern on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the religious and political influences of the time.
