1 Weißpfennig - Raban of Helmstedt 1438 front 1 Weißpfennig - Raban of Helmstedt 1438 back
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1 Weißpfennig - Raban of Helmstedt

1438 year
Silver 1.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Raban of Helmstatt (1430-1439)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1438
Value
1 Albus
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.86 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108462
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shielded arms over trefoil with three more additional arms.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: *RABA'-*A REP'-*TREVE

Lettering (regular font): *RABA'-*A REP'-*TREVE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Weißpfennig - Raban of Helmstedt 1438 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross symbol located above the shield on the obverse side of the coin. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the coin's connection to the Archbishopric of Trier and its religious significance.