Plappart ND (1504-1506) front Plappart ND (1504-1506) back
Plappart ND (1504-1506) photo
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Plappart ND

 
Silver 1.85 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Laufenburg (Aargau)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1504-1506
Value
1 Plappart (⅙)
Currency
Groschen (1505-1623)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.85 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#186947
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: S ; IOHANNES BAPTISTA

Lettering (regular font): S ; IOHANNES BAPTISTA

Comment

#57 in Friedrich Wielandt, Robert Greter-Stückelberger - "Die Münzen von Laufenburg und Rheinau", 1978

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (2.06g, VF-XF):

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◦ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5004. Sold for 2,400 CHF.

Example #2:

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Interesting fact

The Plappart coin from Laufenburg (Aargau) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It's believed that the coin was minted in the early 16th century, during the reign of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The coin's design features the image of a standing figure, believed to be Saint George, on one side, and the coat of arms of Laufenburg on the other. The fact that it's made of silver and weighs 1.85 grams makes it even more unique and valuable to collectors.