Duchy of Estonia (Reval) Pfennig ND (c. 1265-1332)

Duchy of Estonia (Reval) Pfennig ND (c. 1265-1332)
0.11g. XF. Anonymous “Crown Bracteate” type. Accompanied by an old collector’s label featuring a sketch and detailed notes on the die variety. Haljak 8. Rare. Coins and seals from this period reflect the complex political landscape of medieval Northern Europe. The Duchy of Estonia was established in 1219 after Denmark’s conquest of Northern Estonia, with Reval (modern Tallinn) as its capital. Following a series of uprisings and territorial disputes involving the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and the Teutonic Order, the region became a contested frontier between Danish and Germanic powers. In 1346, the Duchy was sold to the Teutonic Order, marking the end of Danish rule. Collectibles from this era offer a rare glimpse into the dynamic history of medieval Estonia.