Denier Bracteate - Rudolf I (Ravensburg) ND (1273-1291) front Denier Bracteate - Rudolf I (Ravensburg) ND (1273-1291) back
Denier Bracteate - Rudolf I (Ravensburg) ND (1273-1291) photo
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Denier Bracteate - Rudolf I Ravensburg ND

 
Silver 0.43 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Rudolph I (Rudolf I) (1273-1291)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1273-1291
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.43 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#109456
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Rudolf I (Ravensburg) ND (1273-1291) from Holy Roman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.43 g is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which represents Christianity, while the reverse side features a bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was commonly used in pre-Christian Germanic cultures. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th century.