© 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#140911 |
|---|---|
| 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 throughout the region. This speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Courland during a time of economic and political change.
