Denier Bracteate - Uriel of Gemmingen ND
| Silver | - | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Uriel of Gemmingen (1508-1514) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1514 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier Bracteate coin featuring Uriel of Gemmingen is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the German States. The Archbishopric of Mainz, where the coin was minted, was a powerful ecclesiastical state that played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting during this period highlights the complex relationship between the church and state during this time, and how religious leaders like Uriel of Gemmingen were often at the center of political intrigue and power struggles.
