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Denier Bracteate - William III of Thüringen ND
| Silver | 0.24 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1462-1464 |
| Years | 1462-1464 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Value | 1 Pfennig |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#218598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. William III, the ruler depicted on the coin, was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled over a tumultuous period in the Electorate of Saxony. His reign saw the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent religious conflicts that swept across the continent. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Saxon dynasty during this time.
