© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Flitter
| Copper | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Einbeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1622 |
| Value | 1 Flitter (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value I in circle, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EINBEK
Interesting fact
The 1 Flitter coin from Einbeck was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Einbeck. As a result, the 1 Flitter coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's economic and political ties to other regions. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other, symbolizing Einbeck's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading