1 Quadrans - Conrad I of Hochstaden ND (1238-1261) front 1 Quadrans - Conrad I of Hochstaden ND (1238-1261) back
1 Quadrans - Conrad I of Hochstaden ND (1238-1261) photo
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1 Quadrans - Conrad I of Hochstaden ND

 
Silver 0.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Conrad I of Hochstaden (Konrad I von Hochstaden) (1238-1261)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1238-1261
Value
1 Quadrans (½)
Currency
Denier (1000-1350)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#111958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Church with central tower and flap-poles to the sides, the wall below with rings within.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quadrans coin is that it was minted during the reign of Conrad I of Hochstaden, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1238 to 1261. This coin was used as a means of payment in the German States during that time and was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material. Despite its small weight of 0.45 grams, it was an important part of the economy and was widely used for transactions.