1 Sterling - John II ND (1273-1303) front 1 Sterling - John II ND (1273-1303) back
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1 Sterling - John II ND

 
Silver 1.11 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Helmarshausen (German States)
Abbot
John II (1273-1303)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1273-1303
Value
1 Sterling
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.11 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200683
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with dot at center, 5-pointed stars in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +HELMVORDESHVSEN

Interesting fact

The Abbey of Helmarshausen, where this coin was minted, was a significant cultural and economic center in the German States during the Middle Ages. It was known for its rich library, scriptorium, and artistic workshops, and it played an important role in the spread of Christianity in the region. The abbey also had its own mint, which produced coins like the 1 Sterling - John II ND (1273-1303) that , which was made of silver and weighed 1.11 grams.