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Bracteates (coins)

Scope note

Use for very thin, usually silver, coins struck with an obverse die only so that the design shows through on the reverse; used in Germany and neighboring territories between the 12th and 18th centuries.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037293

Broader Terms used

<coins by form or technique>

Equivalent Terms used

bracteate (coin)

Created

13yrs ago

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