21 Jan 2020: Greetings to all coin collectors, where-ever you might be. Heron
is pleased to report acquisition of Europa Central & Oest issue Nr 439. This is
a small but neat item and does NOT appear to have been underground for several
centuries. It is VF for sure!
Note: This coin is called a Hohlpfennig. It is Silver. Coin is round and 'dish'
shaped. Appears as a 'small dish' with design on 'obverse'.
Note: The design is called 'Halber Adler und Schlussel'. This means half an
Eagle and a key. The half of eagle is to left as viewing the coin. The
key is a whole key and to the right as viewing the coin.
Note: This coin was issued sometime between 1440 and 1470. It was issued
in the name of Frederick II Margraviate of Brandenburg (for Salzwedel).
Note: 1112 the Castle of Salzwedel was first documented.
Note: 1233 First mention as a town as part of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Note: 1317 Salzwedel became part of Stendahl but some coins still issued with
the 'arms of Salzwedel'.
Note: 1701 - Salzwedel became part of Kingdom of Prussia.
Note: 1815 - Salzwedel was part of Saxony which was a Province of Prussia.
Note: 2008 - The name was officially changed to Hansestadt Salzwedel.
(City of the Hanseatic League).
Note: This coin measures 16mm diam.
Some Info Sources:
Googly Images for Salzwedel coins 1440-1470.
Muenzenhandlungmanfredoldingfa.
Stanleyke 1440-1470 Salzwedel Fred II Hohlpfennig.
Leipzigermuenzenhandlungheidrunhoen.
Albrecht the Bear Margrave of Brandenburg - wiki.
Frederich II Margraviate of Brandenburg 1440-1470 - wiki.
Numista world coin info 1 Scherf Silver 1440-1470 Saur 2544.
NGC world coin info.
Salzwedel - en.wiki.
List of States of Holy Roman Empire - wiki.
**Another interesting small coin of Holy Roman Empire. And a Hohlpfennig
also. (Hohl means Hollow in English. And the coins do have a 'hollow' space
in them). And a nice Silver coin in VF grade! Helping el Heron on the road
to reach 450 different issues. This collecting hobby is a super great one.
And for a lifetime! Such a deal!. **
