I normally only dabble in numismatic material from the 17th century and later, but recently went on a whim and purchased a nice looking group of medieval coins. I believe they are from various German cities/states, but otherwise not sure where to begin. My reference material is sparse on this area and I am having a very hard time reading the legends. Any help/clues you can throw my way is greatly appreciated #1 top, #2 bottom left, #3 bottom right #4 #5 same as #4, but with different shields at top #6 same as #4, but with wheel counterstamp (Mainz or Erfurt?) #7 same as #4 but with counterstamps that appear to be two winged eagles #8 on left, #9 on right #10 - appear to be two of the same type, but a little different. #11 #12 #13
Someone on another forum was able to identify all except #9, 10 and 11. At this point I am not even sure if those three are German or from somewhere else. Any clues are really appreciated
I have such coin too. It is Meissen (the mark). Groschen (shieldengroshen). XV century. Frieberg Mint.
Coin # 13 is a (14)65 Horngroschen from Saxony, mint:Freiberg, mintmark is cross in square on 2nd pic. The date is to the left of the m.m. with an over sized 6 and a medieval 5 that looks like a 7. The reference # for this coin is I-96a in Robert Levinsons' book: The Early Dated Coins of Europe 1234-1500. This coin is in excellent condition and is definitely a keeper!!