Denier Bracteate Ravensburg ND
1265 yearSilver | 0.45 g | - |
Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
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Period | Great Interregnum (1254-1273) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1265 |
Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.45 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#309956 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate (Ravensburg) ND (1265) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.45 g is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, while on the other side, it features a depiction of a raven, which was a symbol of the pagan god Odin. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th century.