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5 Heller "Fünfer" ND
| Silver | 0.82 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1425 |
| Value | 5 Heller (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Dicken (1384-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with four circle rosette in center, all within a circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SANCTVS * VINCENCIVS
Lettering (regular font): + SANCTVS * VINCENCIVS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety #1:
Obverse: ✠ ⵓ MONETΛ ⵓ BERNENƧIƧ
Reverse: ✠ ƧΛNCTVƧ ⵓ VINCENCIVƧ
• Example #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6157.
• Example #2:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6157. Estimated at 80 CHF, unsold.
• Variety #2:
Obverse: ✠ ☉ MONETA ☉ BERNENƧSIS
Reverse: ✠ ☉ SANCTVS ☉ VINCENCIVS
• Example #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6157.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Heller "Fünfer" coin from the City of Bern is that it was made of silver, which was a common material for coins in Europe during the 15th century. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and it was also durable and resistant to wear and tear, making it a practical choice for everyday transactions.
