© Sulfur
© Sulfur
Denier Bracteate Piltene ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Courland (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1328-1424 |
| Value | 1 Hohlpfennig |
| Currency | Denier (1234-1426) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Bishopric of Courland, which was a region in modern-day Latvia, during the 14th and 15th centuries. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, billon, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade and commerce within the region. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people in the Bishopric of Courland during a time of economic and political change.
