© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
1 Witten ND
| Silver | 1.10 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1378 |
| Value | 1 Witten |
| Currency | Witten |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portuguese cross with at center a quatrefoil with dot.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
The Witten coin was issued during the reign of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages. The League was founded in 1356 and lasted until 1798, and its influence can be seen in the design and circulation of coins like the Witten. The fact that the Witten was made of silver and weighed 1.10g suggests that it was a relatively valuable coin for its time, and its design may have been influenced by the League's emphasis on trade and commerce.