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Denier Bracteate - Wilbrand of Käfernburg ND
| Silver | 0.76 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilbrand of Käfernburg (1235-1254) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1235-1249 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Wilbrand of Käfernburg ND (1235-1249) from Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.76 g is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a bust of Wilbrand of Käfernburg, the Archbishop of Magdeburg, indicating the coin's issuance by the Archbishopric. This blending of religious and secular elements reflects the complex power dynamics of the time, where the Church and secular rulers often had overlapping interests and influence.
