Heller Bracteate - Louis IV ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis IV (1567-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1604 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄168) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
Slg. Fiorino 470
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Heller Bracteate coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the initials "L" and "M" (for Louis IV and Marburg) surrounded by a wreath, while the reverse side shows a bracteate (a type of medieval decorative plaque) with a depiction of the pagan goddess Eostre (or Ostara), who is associated with fertility and the spring equinox. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the German States during the Renaissance period.