Denier Bracteate - Wichmann of Seeburg ND (1152-1192) front Denier Bracteate - Wichmann of Seeburg ND (1152-1192) back
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Denier Bracteate - Wichmann of Seeburg ND

 
Silver 1.00 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Archbishop
Wichmann of Seeburg (1152-1192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1152-1192
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.00 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143016
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Wichmann of Seeburg ND (1152-1192) from Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.00 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, a type of ornament that was popular in medieval Europe, which has a pagan origin. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the time period in which the coin was minted.