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© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Dicken
1499 year| Silver | 7.23 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1499 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = 5 Plappart (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Martin riding horse to left, cutting his cape with a sword for the man kneeling in front of him.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S' MARTIN' PATRO ⁑
Translation: Saint Patron Martin.
Interesting fact
The Dicken 1499 coin was minted in the city of Colmar, which was a free imperial city in the Holy Roman Empire. It was minted in 1499, and it features an image of a lion on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 7.23 grams. It's considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, and it's a great example of the rich history and culture of the region.
