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Obol Bracteate - Udalschalk of Eschenlohe ND
| Silver | 0.77 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Udalschalk von Eschenlohe (1184-1202) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1202 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Heller) (½) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bishop seated on throne holding a crozier and lilly scepter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol Bracteate - Udalschalk of Eschenlohe ND (1184-1202) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which is a common feature on coins from the Bishopric of Augsburg, while the reverse side shows a bracteate, a type of ornament that was popular in medieval Europe. The bracteate on this coin features a stylized tree motif, which may have been inspired by pre-Christian Germanic symbols. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex and evolving religious and cultural landscape of medieval Europe.
