Angster - Leopold IV ND
Silver | 0.25 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | City of Zofingen (Aargau) |
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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 |
Numista | N#137728 |
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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.