Witten ND (1325-1475) front Witten ND (1325-1475) back
Witten ND (1325-1475) photo
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Witten ND

 
Silver 0.8 g 16.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Stettin (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1325-1475
Value
1 Witten (4)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
16.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#402615
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Griffon left in beaded circle.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: NOME:DOMI:AMENO:

Lettering (regular font): NOME:DOMI:AMENO:

Unabridged legend: Ameno Nomen Domini

Translation: Forever in the Name of God.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Witten ND (1325-1475) from City of Stettin (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who was also the King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce across the German States.