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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Witten ND
| Silver | 1.26 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1379 |
| Value | 1 Witten = 4 Pfennig (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Mark (1325-1552) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée; nettles in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: BEnEDICTVS ‡ DEVS
Lettering (regular font): BENEDICTVS ‡ DEVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Witten ND (1350-1379) from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.26 g is that it was used as a means of payment in the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design and minting were overseen by the city of Hamburg, which was an important member of the League. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, making it a reliable medium of exchange for merchants and traders.
