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Holy Roman Empire, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, Bracteate

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Holy Roman Empire, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, Bracteate (obverse) Holy Roman Empire, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, Bracteate (reverse)

This coin from Mühlhausen shows Frederick II (1194-1250) on horseback. But where did the fine imprints and grooves under the horse come from? Exactly, our bracteate was minted twice. The original coin fell into discredit, was collected and minted for a second time with new valid stamps.

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