Hälbing "Vierzipfliger" ND (1301-1400) front Hälbing "Vierzipfliger" ND (1301-1400) back
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Hälbing "Vierzipfliger" ND

 
Silver 0.17 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Fraumünster (Zürich)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1400
Value
1 Hälbing (½)
Currency
Pfennig (12th-15th century)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.17 g
Shape
Round with 4 pinches
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#200039
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "Vierzipfliger" coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Abbey of Fraumünster in Zurich, Switzerland during the 14th century. Despite its small weight of 0.17 grams, it was considered a valuable form of exchange among the people living within the abbey's jurisdiction.