Catalogue
| Émetteur | Jülich-Berg, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1481 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Weißpfennig (4) |
| Devise | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 1.89 g |
| Diamètre | 25 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Noss Be#175, Schult#1421 |
| Description de l’avers | Half-length figure of St. Petrus over 4-fold arms with central shield of Ravensberg. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | WILh` DVX - IVLIACE - N |
| Description du revers | Three shielded arms of Trier, Hessen and Jülich-Berg arranged in the shape of a trefoil. |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | MONETA NOVA RENENSIS |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1481) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2461719550 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: This 1 Weißpfennig coin, dated 1481, was issued under William III, Duke of Jülich-Berg (Wilhelm III von Jülich-Berg), during a period of consolidation within the Holy Roman Empire. As the last male ruler of the Jülich-Heimbach dynasty (1475-1511), William III governed a significant regional power. The Weißpfennig served as a vital silver denomination for daily commerce and regional trade, reflecting the ducal authority and economic structure of Jülich-Berg in the late medieval era.
Artistry: The engraver of this coin remains anonymous, typical for regional mints of the late 15th century. The design follows the Late Gothic stylistic school, emphasizing heraldry and symbolic representation. Jülich-Berg Weißpfennige typically feature the ducal arms, often displaying the Jülich lion and the Berg lion, possibly quartered or on opposing sides. The 25mm diameter allowed for a clear, stylized depiction of these dynastic symbols, reinforcing ducal legitimacy.
Technical/Grading: This 1.89 gram silver Weißpfennig exhibits technical characteristics common to its era. High-points for wear or strike weakness generally include the crowns of the heraldic lions, their manes and tails, and the raised edges of the shields. Due to contemporary minting techniques, strike quality varies, from sharp, well-centered impressions to examples with weaker strikes on the periphery or slight planchet irregularities. Its references, Noss Be#175 and Schult#1421, place it within the established numismatic corpus for Jülich-Berg.