Need a hand identifying some (I think) German medieval coins

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  1. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    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

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    #4

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    #5 same as #4, but with different shields at top

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    #6 same as #4, but with wheel counterstamp (Mainz or Erfurt?)

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    #7 same as #4 but with counterstamps that appear to be two winged eagles

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    #8 on left, #9 on right

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    #10 - appear to be two of the same type, but a little different.

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    #11

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    #12

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    #13

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  3. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Can't help with ID, but they are all pretty cool looking coins.
     
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  4. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    #1 looks like a GERMAN STATES SCHWABISCH HAND HELLER or GERMAN STATES HALLE HAND HELLER AROUND 1600
     
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  5. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    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 :)
     
  6. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    I have such coin too. It is Meissen (the mark). Groschen (shieldengroshen). XV century. Frieberg Mint.
     

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  7. tibor

    tibor Supporter! Supporter

    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!!
     
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