Angster ND
| Silver | 0.28 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1375-1400 |
| Value | 1 Angster (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pfennig (13th century-1384) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round with 4 pinches |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface, incuse of obverse.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.28g, About Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6149. Sold for 800 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Angster coin from the City of Bern, made of silver and weighing 0.28g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the 14th century in Switzerland, specifically in the city of Bern. It was a standard circulation coin during the time of the Holy Roman Empire, and its design featured the image of a bear, which is still a symbol of the city of Bern today.
