© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
¼ Witten ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1379 |
| Value | ¼ Witten (1) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded city arms with double headed eagle, LVB inscription surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: LVB
Lettering (regular font): LVB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles IV, who was also known as Charles I of Lübeck. He was a member of the House of Luxembourg and was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1355 until his death in 1378. During his reign, he issued a number of coins, including the ¼ Witten, which was used as a means of payment in the Free Hanseatic City of Lübeck. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular form of currency in the region.