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1 Heller - Lorenz of Bibra
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg |
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| Year | 1495-1519 |
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| Weight | 0.45 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays a crowned heraldic shield bearing the arms of the Bishopric of Würzburg — a rampant lion to the left, flanked by the initials or devices of Bishop Lorenz von Bibra. The crown surmounting the shield is rendered in a bold, simplified Gothic style characteristic of late-medieval hammered coinage. The surrounding border is formed by a ring of short radial strokes or pellets, typical of Franconian heller production of the period. The strike is moderately uneven, consistent with hand-hammered technique on an irregular flan. No legend is present on this face. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a heavily worn and weakly struck field, exhibiting the typical concave curvature of a bracteate-style heller flan. Faint traces of a design element, possibly a partial impression of the obverse type showing remnants of the crowned shield or a rake/pitchfork device associated with Würzburg's secondary heraldic charge, are visible near the upper portion of the coin. The surface is largely flat and featureless due to the thinness of the flan and the nature of the hammered striking process. No legend or inscription is discernible. The irregular edge shows minor chipping consistent with the coin's age and denomination. |
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| Mint | Würzburg Mint |
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