1 Weißpfennig - Adolph IX ND (1408-1423) front 1 Weißpfennig - Adolph IX ND (1408-1423) back
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1 Weißpfennig - Adolph IX ND

 
Silver 2 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Berg (Berg, German States)
Duke
Adolphus (Adolf) (1408-1437)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1408-1423
Value
1 Weißpfennig
Currency
Albus (1101-1520)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#195360
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with double legend surrounding, shield of Ravensberg over the cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA MOLENhEI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Weißpfennig - Adolph IX ND (1408-1423) from Duchy of Berg (Berg, German States) made of Silver weighing 2 g is that it was minted during the reign of Adolph IX, who was the Duke of Berg from 1408 to 1423. During his rule, he introduced a new coinage system, which included the Weißpfennig, a silver coin that was used as a standard unit of currency in the region. This coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions.