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1 Witten
1633 year| Billon | 0.52 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stralsund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 1 Witten (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#129407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2-line inscription, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO 1633
I / WIT.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Witten 1633 coin from the City of Stralsund (German States) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the 17th century for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create coins that looked like they were made of silver but were actually less valuable. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.52 grams and is a standard circulation coin, which means it was widely used in everyday transactions in the German States during that time.
