1 Blaffert 1502-1503 front 1 Blaffert 1502-1503 back
1 Blaffert 1502-1503 photo
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1 Blaffert

 
Silver 2.10 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Ulm (German States)
Period
Free city (1181-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1502-1503
Value
1 Blaffert = 1 Plappart (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1398-1545)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.10 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#115244
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arms of Überlingen in quatrefoil, eagle above.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: M. NOVA. VBERLINGENS.

Lettering (regular font): M. NOVA. VBERLINGENS.

Comment

Slg. Wurster 2113 var.

Interesting fact

The 1 Blaffert coin from the City of Ulm (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.10g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Blaffert was a currency used in the German States during the early modern period, and the City of Ulm was an important trading center during this time. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency, and its weight of 2.10g indicates that it was a significant amount of silver for a single coin. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of early modern Europe.