1 Körtling ND (1550) front 1 Körtling ND (1550) back
1 Körtling ND (1550) photo
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1 Körtling ND

1550 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Herford (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1550
Value
1 Körtling (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#223734
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross of St. Andrew superimposed on long cross, all in circle.

Lettering: NOR - DNI - AIB - OTI.

Comment

Reverse struck in the style of the Etschkreuzer.

Interesting fact

The 1 Körtling coin from the City of Herford (German States) made of Silver has a unique feature. It has a crescent moon shape on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city's coat of arms. This design was used to represent the city's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages.