What does bracteate mean?
A small, flat piece of metal, especially gold or silver, stamped with a design or inscription, often used as a pendant or worn as a brooch. In numismatics, a bracteate is a type of coin that is thin and flat, often with a design on both sides.
Example
"The museum displayed a collection of ancient bracteates, each one intricately designed and bearing the mark of its creator."
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