Angster - Leopold IV ND (1395-1411) front Angster - Leopold IV ND (1395-1411) back
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Angster - Leopold IV ND

 
Silver 0.25 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zofingen (Aargau)
Ruling authority
Leopold IV (1395-1411)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1395-1411
Value
1 Angster
Currency
Pfennig (1240-1433)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.25 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#137728
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface, incuse of obverse

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin in the main image:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6016. Sold for 1,700 CHF.

Interesting fact

The coin , the Angster - Leopold IV ND (1395-1411) from City of Zofingen (Aargau) made of Silver weighing 0.25g, is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a "rare bird" among coin collectors, as it is one of the smallest silver coins ever minted in Europe during the Middle Ages. Its tiny size and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.