Denier Bracteate - Werner of Eppstein and Henry I of Hessen ND
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#167655 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Comment
Minted in WetterInteresting 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.