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Denier Bracteate "Vierzipfelliger pfennig" ND
| Silver | 0.30 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Tiengen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1250 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.30 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Vierzipfelliger pfennig" coin is that it was used as a means of payment in the Lordship of Tiengen, a small territory in the German States, during the 12th and 13th centuries. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This suggests that the Lordship of Tiengen had a relatively strong economy and was able to produce coins that were widely accepted and trusted. Additionally, the coin's unique design, featuring a four-leaf clover on one side and a cross on the other, may have made it easily recognizable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
