1 Schilling - Berthold of Henneberg 1495 front 1 Schilling - Berthold of Henneberg 1495 back
1 Schilling - Berthold of Henneberg 1495 photo
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1 Schilling - Berthold of Henneberg

1495 year
Silver 0.83 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Bertold (1484-1504)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1495
Value
1 Schilling (6)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.83 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167675
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Petrus over 2-fold arms of Mainz and Pfalz.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PET APOS 1495

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Berthold of Henneberg 1495 coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "B" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the Archbishop, Berthold of Henneberg. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.