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1 Weißpfennig - Jakob I of Sierck
1444 year| Silver | 2.01 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Jakob I of Sierck (1439-1456) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1444 |
| Value | 1 Albus |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms surrounded by three smaller coats-of-arms; all within trefoil.
Script: Latin
Comment
Levinson I-74Interesting fact
The 1 Weißpfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Trier, minted in 1444 during the reign of Jakob I of Sierck, features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of the Archbishop's mitre, which was a symbol of the Archbishop's authority and power. This design was used on several coins minted during this period, but the 1 Weißpfennig coin is particularly notable for its detailed and intricate rendering of the mitre, which showcases the skill of the medieval engravers who created it.
