© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Witten ND
| Silver | 1.25 g | 18.70 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1387-1399 |
| Value | 1 Witten (4) |
| Currency | Witten |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 18.70 mm |
| Thickness | 0.70 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floral cross with circle at center and small dot within.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
The Witten coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus IV, who was the King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor from 1378 to 1400. This was a time of political and economic upheaval, with the Black Death having ravaged Europe in the previous century and the Hussite Wars taking place in Bohemia. Despite these challenges, the City of Wismar continued to thrive as a major trading center in the Baltic region, and the Witten coin was an important part of the city's economy.
