Angster ND (1424) front Angster ND (1424) back
Angster ND (1424) photo
© Sincona AG

Angster ND

1424 year
Silver 0.25 g 15.9 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zürich
Period
Free imperial city (1218-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1424
Value
1 Angster = 2 Stäbler (Pfennig)
Currency
Pfennig (1417-1487)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.25 g
Diameter
15.9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#242396
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface. Incuse impression of the obverse.

Comment

Examples of this type:

⸰ Example #1 (0.17 g; about very fine):
Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 18, 22-23 May 2014, Lot 3654. Sold for 650 CHF.

© Sincona AG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Angster ND (1424) from City of Zürich made of Silver weighing 0.25g is that it was minted during a time when silver coins were widely used in Europe, and it is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period that has survived in such good condition.