The circulation of bracteates was limited in space and time. The practice of revoking coins, ie each year withdrawing the coins on a certain date from the market and exchanging them for new ones, and then in the relationship of 4:3. This resulted in a whole array of bracteates.
This coin shows a griffon, a fabulous animal, half eagle, half lion. It symbolises vigilance, revenge and wisdom. The often high artistic quality of the bracteates was in stark contrast to their function as short-lived local money.