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1 Sechsling Bernwardgroschen
| Silver | 1.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1495 |
| Value | 1 Sechsling = 1 Körtling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of Saint Bernward holding staff and crozier.
Lettering: SAC BERWARDV P'
Translation: Saint Bernward, protector (or patron)
Comment
The mass of this coin varies between about 1.1 and 1.4 grams. It is also called a "kleiner Bernwardgroschen."Variable legends obverse by date:
1493 - + mO : nOVA : hILDeSe : XCIII
1494 - + mO : nOV : hILDeSe : XCIIII
1495 - + mO : nOV : hILDeSeM : XCV
Interesting fact
The 1 Sechsling (Bernwardgroschen) coin from the City of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.4 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design and minting process were heavily influenced by the Renaissance and the Reformation, which were sweeping across Europe at the time. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
