© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
⅛ Schilling - Conrad IV of Rietberg ND
| Silver | 0.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Conrad IV of Rietberg (Konrad IV von Rietberg) (1482-1508) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1508 |
| Value | ⅛ Schilling (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Osnabrück Stift arms on a shield.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad IV of Rietberg, who was the last Catholic bishop of Osnabrück before the Protestant Reformation. Despite being a small denomination coin, it was made of silver, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the bishopric at the time.
