Denier Bracteate - Welf VI ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | - |
| Issuer | St. Martin Abbey of Sindelfingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bailiff | Welf VI (1152-1191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1180 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Klein (KP) 63, Fd. Sindelfingen 3, v.Höfken 14Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 bust of a woman, possibly a representation of the pagan goddess of fertility and prosperity, Libera. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.