Denier Bracteate (Ravensburg) ND (1265) front Denier Bracteate (Ravensburg) ND (1265) back
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Denier Bracteate Ravensburg ND

1265 year
Silver 0.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
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
References
Numista
N#309956
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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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.