Trier (1464) weisspfennig
This specimen was lot 2275 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 1,100 CHF (about US$1,318 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"GERMANY | Trier, Erzbistum, Johann II. von Baden, 1456-1503. Weisspfennig o. J. (1464), Koblenz. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Gutes vorzüglich. Prachtexemplar. (archbishopric of Trier, John II of Baden, 1456-1503, undated white penny, Coblenz mint. Rare in this condition, Good extremely fine, Cabinet piece.)"
The Weißpfennig was struck by the archbishops of Trier, Mainz and Cologne at Coblenz, starting in the late fourteenth century. It became popular because of its good alloy. It was eventually copied by numerous petty princes along the Rhine.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: Silver. This specimen is 2.05 g.
Catalog reference: Noss 499 d.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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- Mainz (1477-82) groschen = weißpfennig, Dietrich II von Isenburg zu Büdingen
- Cologne 1482 weisspfennig = blanken
- Coins and currency dated 1464