Denier Bracteate

1198–1253Circulation

Obverse

Face between cross and lumpy star with three dots above

Reverse

Uniface (brakteat)

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.13 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered · Bracteate

Details

Value
Denier Bracteate
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Albert of Buxhoeveden (1198–1229), Nicolas of Nauen (1229–1253)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coins was struck when the Archbishopric of Riga was still just a Bishopric. The exact date-range these coins were minted in is unknown, but most sources list these coins as being made under Albert's reigns (1199-1229) or Nikolaus's reign (1229-1253)