Denier / Penny
Friesach Sceat / Penny (Imitation or Fantasy Replica)
Austria / Carinthia (Friesach) · Modern Replica / 12th-13th Century Style
A replica or modern fantasy token styled after medieval Friesach pennies featuring a stylized figure with a cross on the obverse and a radiating pellet/line motif within a concentric border on the reverse.
- Country
- Austria / Carinthia (Friesach)
- Year
- Modern Replica / 12th-13th Century Style
- Denomination
- Denier / Penny
- Metal
- Brass or Base Metal Alloy
- Grade
- Uncirculated (Modern Reproduction)
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Overview
A replica or modern fantasy token styled after medieval Friesach pennies featuring a stylized figure with a cross on the obverse and a radiating pellet/line motif within a concentric border on the reverse.
Historical significance
Medieval Friesach minting was prominent in the Archbishopric of Salzburg, producing widely circulated pennies (Pfennige) used in trade across Central Europe during the High Middle Ages.
Obverse (front)
Stylized standing human figure with outstretched arms and a cross-like staff at the base, surrounded by dotted border and pseudo-legend characters.
Reverse (back)
Central circle containing six radiating club-like or pegged lines, enclosed by multiple concentric rings and an attached suspension loop/tab at the top.
Estimated value
$1 - $5
What drives this coin's value
Novelty/replica status, base metal composition, lack of numismatic antiquity
Grade assessment
Uncirculated (Modern Reproduction)
Mintage & rarity
Common modern replica/novelty item
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Easily identified as a modern replica or tourist souvenir due to the bright brassy tone, modern die-struck crispness, and suspension tab.
Notable varieties & errors
Fantasy replicas produced for educational or souvenir purposes
Similar coins
Medieval European bracteates and Friesach deniers
Care & preservation
Store in a dry place, handle by the edges with cotton gloves if desired, avoid harsh chemical cleaning.
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