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1 Weißpfennig - Theodoric II of Mörs ND
1456 year| Silver | 1.82 g |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Theodoric II of Moers (1414-1463) |
| Period | Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1385-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1456 |
| Value | 1 Albus (Weißpfennig) (0.1) |
| Currency | Goldgulden (1350-1550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large central shielded arms with three smaller shielded arms surrounding, all within trefoil.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Weißpfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features an image of Theodoric II of Mörs, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1456 to 1463. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Cologne. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a silver coin from the German States during the Middle Ages.
