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1 Weißpfennig - Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach ND
1445 year| Silver | 1.94 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Theodoric I (Dietrich I) (1434-1459) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1445 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded central 4-fold arms of Erbach and Mainz, shielded arms of Cologne, Bavaria and Trier surrounding all within trefoil.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Weißpfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of Theodoric I Schenk of Erbach, who was a powerful nobleman and bishop in the 15th century. The coin's design includes a depiction of him in a bishop's mitre and robes, holding a crosier and a globe, symbolizing his religious and political authority. This coin is a rare and valuable example of medieval numismatics and offers a glimpse into the history of the German States during that time period.
