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Denier Bracteate - William ND
| Silver | 0.44 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William (1195-1213) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1203-1213 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
In 1203, the three sons of Duke Henry the Lion divided the county between them; Henry received the western part including Hanover and Göttingen, William received the part around Lüneburg, and King Otto the territory around Brunswick.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - William ND (1203-1213) from County of Brunswick (Brunswick-Luneburg, German States) made of Silver weighing 0.44 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 image of a bracteate, which is a type of ornament that was popular in pre-Christian Germanic cultures. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the region during the time period.
