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1 Witten ND
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1379-1399 |
| Value | 1 Witten (4) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross patée with star at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
Slg. Dummler 47ffInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Witten ND (1379-1399) from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.18 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the medieval period, specifically during the reign of Emperor Wenceslaus IV of Luxembourg. The coin was minted in the city of Lübeck, which was an important trading center in the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages. The coin's design features the image of a seated king, likely Wenceslaus IV, on one side, and the coat of arms of Lübeck on the other. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during its time.
