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4 Grote - John III of Rode
1499 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | John III (1497-1511) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1499 |
| Value | 4 Grote (⅛) |
| Currency | Mark (1469-1510) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Key (civic coat-of-arms), legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: mOnETA · nOVA · VORDEnSIS · 1499
Translation: New coinage of Verden
Comment
The same type of 4 grote coin was issued in 1499 at the Bremen and Bremervorde mint. They are distinguished by the reverse lettering (BRЄmЄnSIS or VORDЄnSIS)Spelling variants exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Grote - John III of Rode 1499 from Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.9 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of John III of Rode, the Archbishop of Bremen, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Bremen. This coin was minted in 1499, making it a rare and valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.
