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1 Witten Dreipasswitten ND
1400 year| Silver | 1.25 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1400 |
| Value | 1 Witten (4) |
| Currency | Witten |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bull's head within trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Witten (Dreipasswitten) ND (1400) from City of Wismar (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.25 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the city of Wismar during the 15th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used for everyday transactions, and its design featured the city's coat of arms on one side and the image of a bishops' mitre on the other. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
