1 Vierchen - Winrich of Kniprode ND (1351-1382) front 1 Vierchen - Winrich of Kniprode ND (1351-1382) back
1 Vierchen - Winrich of Kniprode ND (1351-1382) photo
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1 Vierchen - Winrich of Kniprode ND

 
Silver 0.72 g 15.24 mm
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Winrich of Kniprode (1351-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1351-1382
Value
1 Vierchen = 4 Pfennig
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
15.24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107205
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Emblem of the Teutonic order. Legend around.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DOMINORVM PRVSSIE

Lettering (regular font): DOMINORVM PRVSSIE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Vierchen - Winrich of Kniprode ND (1351-1382) from Teutonic Order (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.72 g is that it was minted during the reign of Grand Master Winrich von Kniprode, who was the leader of the Teutonic Order from 1351 to 1382. The Teutonic Order was a German military order that was founded in the 12th century, and it played a significant role in the political and military history of the region during the Middle Ages. The coin's design and minting were likely overseen by the Order's authorities, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange among the Order's members and the local population.