Denier Bracteate - Werner of Eppstein and Henry I of Hessen ND (1263-1284) front Denier Bracteate - Werner of Eppstein and Henry I of Hessen ND (1263-1284) back
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Denier Bracteate - Werner of Eppstein and Henry I of Hessen ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Werner (1259-1284)
Landgrave
Henry I of Hesse (1263-1308)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1263-1284
Value
1 Denier (Pfennig)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167655
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Minted in Wetter

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. On one side, it depicts the Archbishop of Mainz, Werner of Eppstein, and on the other side, it features Henry I of Hessen, a powerful secular leader. This combination of religious and secular figures on a single coin highlights the complex relationship between the church and state during the medieval period.