Denier Bracteate - Walther IV ND (1223-1255) front Denier Bracteate - Walther IV ND (1223-1255) back
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Denier Bracteate - Walther IV ND

 
Silver 0.58 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Barby (German States)
Count
Walther IV (1223-1255)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1223-1255
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.58 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119499
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Walther IV ND (1223-1255) from County of Barby (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.58 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes 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 time period in which the coin was minted.