© Münzhandel Sebastian Sänn
© Münzhandel Sebastian Sänn
1 Körtling ND
| Silver | 1.00 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1549 |
| Value | 1 Körtling = 1 Kleiner Schilling (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross of St. Andrew superimposed on long cross.
Lettering: SALV - CRVX - SAN - BENI.
Interesting fact
The 1 Körtling coin from the City of Hildesheim was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation. In fact, the coin's minting was likely influenced by the religious tensions of the time, as the City of Hildesheim was a significant center of Protestantism in Germany. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the time.
