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1 Witten ND
| Silver | 0.96 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1378 |
| Value | 1 Witten |
| Currency | Witten |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with quatrefoil and dot in center, star at lower left corner.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Witten ND (1350-1378) from City of Rostock (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.96 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and cultural growth in the city of Rostock. The coin's minting period coincided with the height of the Hanseatic League's power, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's design, which features the image of a sitting lord and a shield with the city's coat of arms, reflects the city's pride in its prosperity and independence.
