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The listing, MYSTERY medieval coin, German State! has ended.

Although I am usually very detailed about my coins, I couldn't for the life of me figure this one out, as far as a more exact year and/or state. So you get what I got from the coin dealer I bought it from, he's the one who narrowed it down to a coin from a Medieval German state. Just for curiosity's sake, if anybody out there knows more about it please let me know. If it's worth thousands of $$ then don't! :) THANKS! :D

Questions & Comments

Very cool.

Aug 15th, 2011 at 2:14:17 PM PDT by

Dumb question, but how do you know it's German?

Aug 19th, 2011 at 7:23:12 AM PDT by

Not a dumb question at all and I wish i could answer it better, but as my description states it's the coin dealer i bought it from who narrowed it down to a medieval German state based (probably) on the size of the coin and the symbols on the obverse and reverse.

Aug 19th, 2011 at 7:28:35 AM PDT by

Are there any words on the coin? I tried to look at an enlarged photo, but that doesn't help a lot. I am a German teacher and might help you if there is something written on it.

Aug 15th, 2011 at 8:55:43 PM PDT by

oh, thanks Karen! It would help if there were any words on it! Unfortunately I looked at it closeup myself and there are nothing but some random designs :( It looks like a coat of arms on one side and a flower on the back. I do appreciate your offer though! God bless all teachers and thank you for the patience you have with our children.

Aug 15th, 2011 at 9:06:29 PM PDT by

this coin is driving me nuts i cant find it in any books of german coins it may possabily be another country not sure though i have dozens of books about german and it is not in any of them

Aug 20th, 2011 at 1:31:39 PM PDT by

if you check it against the coins listed in coin collector's books it might help to look through the coins of the ex German states that existed prior to 1700, although that's about 300...I didn't have the patience for it.

Aug 20th, 2011 at 1:56:51 PM PDT by

forgot do you know the wieght and diamater or the metal if it is hand hammered or anything else so i could have a better idea of what i am searching for

Aug 20th, 2011 at 1:34:19 PM PDT by

it is slightly smaller than a penny and lighter. I don't have anything sensitive enough to weigh it with. Definitely hand hammered. I couldn't take any pictures clearer than the ones you see, but whoever wins it can put it under a bright light and observe it with a magnifying glass and see a lot more of the details on it. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

Aug 20th, 2011 at 1:54:31 PM PDT by

did that already as i love the old german my son and i specialize in them and the ones of great britton i went back to the 1500's and could not find that is why i was wondering

Aug 20th, 2011 at 2:17:06 PM PDT by

Hi, Just wanted to say that it is a beautiful coin! Could it be that it is just a medal of some sort? You know to commemorate something. Just wondering.

Aug 20th, 2011 at 5:57:52 PM PDT by

It actually looks more Egyptian to me. Could that be it?

Aug 20th, 2011 at 5:59:31 PM PDT by

ok i think i have com up with something for you anyone who has access to a standard catalog of world coins 4th edition pages 555 a 1/84 thaler (3 pfennig) km#19 or possible pg 562 1/4 or 1/2 stuber any other opinions appreciated and a vg or better grade would value at 16 to 20 dollars but i think this one would grade around a about good to good. i went by some markings and am guessing

Aug 20th, 2011 at 10:07:03 PM PDT by

Oh how I would love to own this for my family. But sadly I don't have enough credits to bid. BOOHOO!!! Good luck to you and to the winner!!!

Aug 21st, 2011 at 3:16:47 PM PDT by

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